Lincoln Memorial Washington: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Lincoln Memorial Washington, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:09 and sets at 18:41. The day length is 11h 32m. Solar noon is reached at 12:55.
Lincoln Memorial Washington: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Lincoln Memorial Washington at 12:55 – 55 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 13 at 05:42, the latest on October 31 at 07:34.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:45 and latest on June 27 at 20:37.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 27 min more daylight than the shortest.
Lincoln Memorial Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:25 | 17:10 | 9 h 45 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Feb | 06:59 | 17:45 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Mar | 07:19 | 19:15 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:31 | 19:45 | 13 h 14 min | west-northwest 284° |
| May | 05:55 | 20:14 | 14 h 18 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jun | 05:42 | 20:35 | 14 h 53 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Jul | 05:55 | 20:32 | 14 h 37 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Aug | 06:21 | 20:02 | 13 h 41 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Sep | 06:49 | 19:16 | 12 h 27 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:17 | 18:29 | 11 h 12 min | west 259° |
| Nov | 06:50 | 16:54 | 10 h 3 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Dec | 07:19 | 16:47 | 9 h 28 min | west-southwest 240° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Lincoln Memorial Washington
Morning: 06:53–07:45 · Evening: 18:05–18:57
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Lincoln Memorial Washington, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:53 to 07:45. The evening golden hour extends from 18:05 to 18:57. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Lincoln Memorial Washington
Morning: 06:43–06:53 · Evening: 18:57–19:08
The Blue Hour in Lincoln Memorial Washington offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:43 to 06:53, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:57 to 19:08, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Lincoln Memorial Washington
Lincoln Memorial Washington is located at a latitude of 38.89° and a longitude of -77.05°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Lincoln Memorial Washington vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Lincoln Memorial Washington
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Lincoln Memorial Washington. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m 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 Lincoln Memorial Washington, with up to 14h 54m 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 Lincoln Memorial Washington sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Lincoln Memorial Washington brings the shortest days with only 9h 26m 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 Lincoln Memorial Washington
On the same latitude as Lincoln Memorial Washington
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Lincoln Memorial Washington (38.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 32m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Lincoln Memorial Washington
When does the sun rise in Lincoln Memorial Washington today?
Today the sun rises in Lincoln Memorial Washington at 07:09 and sets at 18:41.
How long is the day in Lincoln Memorial Washington today?
The day lasts 11h 32m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lincoln Memorial Washington today?
In the morning from 06:53–07:45, in the evening from 18:05–18:57.
When is the longest day in Lincoln Memorial Washington?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 26m.
When does it get dark in Lincoln Memorial Washington today?
It is dark from 19:08, fully dark from 20:09.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Lincoln Memorial Washington. All times are in local time. How it is calculated