Sunrise and Sunset in The Dalles Today
In The Dalles, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:12 and sets at 18:31. The day length is 11h 19m. Solar noon is reached at 12:52.
The Dalles: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in The Dalles at 12:52 – 52 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 05:14, the latest on January 1 at 07:45.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:20 and latest on June 26 at 20:58.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 0 min more daylight than the shortest.
The Dalles 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 | 07:41 | 16:47 | 9 h 7 min | west-southwest 240° | 86 h |
| Feb | 07:06 | 17:31 | 10 h 26 min | west-southwest 253° | 116 h |
| Mar | 07:16 | 19:10 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 191 h |
| Apr | 06:18 | 19:51 | 13 h 33 min | west-northwest 285° | 221 h |
| May | 05:33 | 20:29 | 14 h 56 min | west-northwest 299° | 276 h |
| Jun | 05:14 | 20:55 | 15 h 41 min | northwest 306° | 290 h |
| Jul | 05:30 | 20:50 | 15 h 20 min | west-northwest 302° | 332 h |
| Aug | 06:05 | 20:12 | 14 h 7 min | west-northwest 291° | 298 h |
| Sep | 06:43 | 19:15 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 236 h |
| Oct | 07:21 | 18:18 | 10 h 57 min | west-southwest 258° | 152 h |
| Nov | 07:04 | 16:33 | 9 h 30 min | west-southwest 244° | 79 h |
| Dec | 07:38 | 16:21 | 8 h 43 min | west-southwest 237° | 64 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (306°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 69° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 332 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 64 – 2,341 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Portland OR, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in The Dalles
Morning: 06:53–07:52 · Evening: 17:51–18:49
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In The Dalles, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:53 to 07:52. The evening golden hour extends from 17:51 to 18:49. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in The Dalles
Morning: 06:42–06:53 · Evening: 18:49–19:01
The Blue Hour in The Dalles offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:42 to 06:53, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:49 to 19:01, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About The Dalles
The Dalles is located at a latitude of 45.59° and a longitude of -121.18°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in The Dalles vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in The Dalles
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in The Dalles. 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 The Dalles, with up to 15h 42m 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 The Dalles 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 The Dalles brings the shortest days with only 8h 42m 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 The Dalles
On the same latitude as The Dalles
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as The Dalles (45.6° 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 The Dalles
When does the sun rise in The Dalles today?
Today the sun rises in The Dalles at 07:12 and sets at 18:31.
How long is the day in The Dalles today?
The day lasts 11h 19m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in The Dalles today?
In the morning from 06:53–07:52, in the evening from 17:51–18:49.
When is the longest day in The Dalles?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 42m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 42m.
When does it get dark in The Dalles today?
It is dark from 19:01, fully dark from 20:09.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of The Dalles. All times are in local time. How it is calculated