Sunrise and Sunset in Mercer Island Today
In Mercer Island, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:59 and sets at 16:45. The day length is 9h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 11:52.
Mercer Island: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Mercer Island at 11:52 – 8 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:10, the latest on January 1 at 07:56.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:17 and latest on June 25 at 21:10.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 33 min more daylight than the shortest.
Mercer Island 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 | 07:52 | 16:45 | 8 h 53 min | west-southwest 239° | 70 h |
| Feb | 07:14 | 17:32 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 252° | 109 h |
| Mar | 07:21 | 19:14 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 178 h |
| Apr | 06:19 | 19:58 | 13 h 39 min | west-northwest 286° | 207 h |
| May | 05:31 | 20:39 | 15 h 9 min | west-northwest 300° | 254 h |
| Jun | 05:10 | 21:08 | 15 h 58 min | northwest 307° | 268 h |
| Jul | 05:27 | 21:02 | 15 h 35 min | northwest 304° | 312 h |
| Aug | 06:05 | 20:20 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 292° | 281 h |
| Sep | 06:46 | 19:20 | 12 h 34 min | west 275° | 222 h |
| Oct | 07:27 | 18:20 | 10 h 53 min | west-southwest 258° | 143 h |
| Nov | 07:14 | 16:32 | 9 h 18 min | west-southwest 243° | 73 h |
| Dec | 07:50 | 16:17 | 8 h 27 min | southwest 235° | 53 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 72° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 312 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 53 – 2,170 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Seattle/Seattle-Tacoma Intl A, WA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Mercer Island
Morning: 06:39–07:44 · Evening: 15:59–17:05
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Mercer Island, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:39 to 07:44. The evening golden hour extends from 15:59 to 17:05. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Mercer Island
Morning: 06:26–06:39 · Evening: 17:05–17:17
The Blue Hour in Mercer Island offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:26 to 06:39, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:05 to 17:17, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Mercer Island
Mercer Island is located at a latitude of 47.57° and a longitude of -122.22°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Mercer Island vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Mercer Island
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Mercer Island. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 11m 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 Mercer Island, with up to 15h 59m 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island brings the shortest days with only 8h 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 Mercer Island
On the same latitude as Mercer Island
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Mercer Island (47.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 46m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Mercer Island
When does the sun rise in Mercer Island today?
Today the sun rises in Mercer Island at 06:59 and sets at 16:45.
How long is the day in Mercer Island today?
The day lasts 9h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mercer Island today?
In the morning from 06:39–07:44, in the evening from 15:59–17:05.
When is the longest day in Mercer Island?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 59m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 26m.
When does it get dark in Mercer Island today?
It is dark from 17:17, fully dark from 18:30.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Mercer Island. All times are in local time. How it is calculated