Sunrise and Sunset in Tri-Cities Today
In Tri-Cities, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:04 and sets at 18:22. The day length is 11h 18m. Solar noon is reached at 12:44.
Tri-Cities: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Tri-Cities 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 05:04, the latest on January 1 at 07:39.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:10 and latest on June 25 at 20:52.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.
Tri-Cities 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 | 07:35 | 16:37 | 9 h 2 min | west-southwest 240° | 51 h |
| Feb | 06:59 | 17:22 | 10 h 23 min | west-southwest 253° | 83 h |
| Mar | 07:09 | 19:02 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 174 h |
| Apr | 06:09 | 19:44 | 13 h 35 min | west-northwest 286° | 222 h |
| May | 05:23 | 20:23 | 15 h 0 min | west-northwest 299° | 289 h |
| Jun | 05:04 | 20:50 | 15 h 46 min | northwest 306° | 326 h |
| Jul | 05:20 | 20:45 | 15 h 25 min | west-northwest 303° | 385 h |
| Aug | 05:56 | 20:05 | 14 h 10 min | west-northwest 291° | 344 h |
| Sep | 06:35 | 19:07 | 12 h 33 min | west 275° | 269 h |
| Oct | 07:14 | 18:10 | 10 h 56 min | west-southwest 258° | 199 h |
| Nov | 06:58 | 16:24 | 9 h 26 min | west-southwest 243° | 68 h |
| Dec | 07:33 | 16:11 | 8 h 38 min | southwest 236° | 40 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (306°) in June, southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 70° 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 Tri-Cities
Morning: 06:46–07:45 · Evening: 17:42–18:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Tri-Cities, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:46 to 07:45. The evening golden hour extends from 17:42 to 18:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Tri-Cities
Morning: 06:34–06:46 · Evening: 18:41–18:52
The Blue Hour in Tri-Cities 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 18:52, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities is located at a latitude of 46.25° and a longitude of -119.20°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Tri-Cities vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Tri-Cities
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Tri-Cities. 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 Tri-Cities, with up to 15h 47m 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 Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities brings the shortest days with only 8h 37m 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 Tri-Cities
On the same latitude as Tri-Cities
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Tri-Cities (46.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 18m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Tri-Cities
When does the sun rise in Tri-Cities today?
Today the sun rises in Tri-Cities at 07:03 and sets at 18:24.
How long is the day in Tri-Cities today?
The day lasts 11h 21m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tri-Cities today?
In the morning from 06:45–07:43, in the evening from 17:44–18:43.
When is the longest day in Tri-Cities?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 47m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 37m.
When does it get dark in Tri-Cities today?
It is dark from 18:54, fully dark from 20:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Tri-Cities. All times are in local time. How it is calculated