Sunrise and Sunset in SeaTac Today
In SeaTac, 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.
SeaTac: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in SeaTac at 11:52 – 8 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 05:11, the latest on January 1 at 07:56.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:18 and latest on June 25 at 21:10.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 31 min more daylight than the shortest.
SeaTac 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 | 07:51 | 16:45 | 8 h 54 min | west-southwest 239° | 70 h |
| Feb | 07:14 | 17:33 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 252° | 109 h |
| Mar | 07:21 | 19:15 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 178 h |
| Apr | 06:20 | 19:58 | 13 h 39 min | west-northwest 286° | 207 h |
| May | 05:32 | 20:39 | 15 h 8 min | west-northwest 300° | 254 h |
| Jun | 05:11 | 21:08 | 15 h 57 min | northwest 307° | 268 h |
| Jul | 05:27 | 21:02 | 15 h 34 min | west-northwest 304° | 312 h |
| Aug | 06:05 | 20:20 | 14 h 15 min | west-northwest 292° | 281 h |
| Sep | 06:46 | 19:20 | 12 h 34 min | west 275° | 222 h |
| Oct | 07:28 | 18:20 | 10 h 53 min | west-southwest 258° | 143 h |
| Nov | 07:14 | 16:32 | 9 h 19 min | west-southwest 243° | 73 h |
| Dec | 07:50 | 16:18 | 8 h 28 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 SeaTac
Morning: 06:39–07:44 · Evening: 16:00–17:05
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In SeaTac, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:39 to 07:44. The evening golden hour extends from 16:00 to 17:05. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in SeaTac
Morning: 06:26–06:39 · Evening: 17:05–17:18
The Blue Hour in SeaTac 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 17:18, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About SeaTac
SeaTac is located at a latitude of 47.45° and a longitude of -122.29°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in SeaTac vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in SeaTac
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in SeaTac. 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 SeaTac, with up to 15h 58m 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 SeaTac 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 SeaTac brings the shortest days with only 8h 27m 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.
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On the same latitude as SeaTac
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as SeaTac (47.4° 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 SeaTac
When does the sun rise in SeaTac today?
Today the sun rises in SeaTac at 06:59 and sets at 16:45.
How long is the day in SeaTac today?
The day lasts 9h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in SeaTac today?
In the morning from 06:39–07:44, in the evening from 16:00–17:05.
When is the longest day in SeaTac?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 58m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 27m.
When does it get dark in SeaTac today?
It is dark from 17:18, fully dark from 18:30.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of SeaTac. All times are in local time. How it is calculated