Sunrise and Sunset in Hermiston Today
In Hermiston, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:04 and sets at 18:23. The day length is 11h 19m. Solar noon is reached at 12:44.
Hermiston: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hermiston at 12:44 – 44 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:06, the latest on January 1 at 07:38.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:12 and latest on June 26 at 20:51.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hermiston through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:34 | 16:39 | 9 h 5 min | west-southwest 240° | 51 h |
| Feb | 06:59 | 17:23 | 10 h 25 min | west-southwest 253° | 83 h |
| Mar | 07:09 | 19:03 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 174 h |
| Apr | 06:10 | 19:44 | 13 h 33 min | west-northwest 285° | 222 h |
| May | 05:25 | 20:22 | 14 h 57 min | west-northwest 299° | 289 h |
| Jun | 05:06 | 20:49 | 15 h 43 min | northwest 306° | 326 h |
| Jul | 05:21 | 20:43 | 15 h 22 min | west-northwest 303° | 385 h |
| Aug | 05:57 | 20:05 | 14 h 8 min | west-northwest 291° | 344 h |
| Sep | 06:35 | 19:08 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 269 h |
| Oct | 07:14 | 18:10 | 10 h 57 min | west-southwest 258° | 199 h |
| Nov | 06:57 | 16:25 | 9 h 28 min | west-southwest 244° | 68 h |
| Dec | 07:31 | 16:12 | 8 h 41 min | west-southwest 236° | 40 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (306°) in June, west-southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 69° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 385 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 40 – 2,450 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Walla Walla/City-County Arpt WA, mean 1961–1987 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Hermiston
Morning: 06:46–07:44 · Evening: 17:43–18:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hermiston, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:46 to 07:44. The evening golden hour extends from 17:43 to 18:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hermiston
Morning: 06:34–06:46 · Evening: 18:41–18:53
The Blue Hour in Hermiston offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:34 to 06:46, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:41 to 18:53, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hermiston
Hermiston is located at a latitude of 45.84° and a longitude of -119.29°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hermiston vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hermiston
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hermiston. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Hermiston, with up to 15h 44m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Hermiston sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Hermiston brings the shortest days with only 8h 40m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Hermiston
On the same latitude as Hermiston
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hermiston (45.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 19m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Hermiston
When does the sun rise in Hermiston today?
Today the sun rises in Hermiston at 07:04 and sets at 18:23.
How long is the day in Hermiston today?
The day lasts 11h 19m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hermiston today?
In the morning from 06:46–07:44, in the evening from 17:43–18:41.
When is the longest day in Hermiston?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 40m.
When does it get dark in Hermiston today?
It is dark from 18:53, fully dark from 20:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hermiston. All times are in local time. How it is calculated