Sunrise and Sunset in University Place Today
In University Place, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:59 and sets at 16:47. The day length is 9h 48m. Solar noon is reached at 11:53.
University Place: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in University Place at 11:53 – 7 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:13, the latest on January 1 at 07:56.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:20 and latest on June 25 at 21:10.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 27 min more daylight than the shortest.
University Place 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 | 16:47 | 8 h 55 min | west-southwest 239° | 70 h |
| Feb | 07:14 | 17:34 | 10 h 20 min | west-southwest 253° | 109 h |
| Mar | 07:22 | 19:16 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 178 h |
| Apr | 06:21 | 19:59 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 286° | 207 h |
| May | 05:33 | 20:40 | 15 h 6 min | west-northwest 300° | 254 h |
| Jun | 05:13 | 21:08 | 15 h 55 min | northwest 307° | 268 h |
| Jul | 05:29 | 21:02 | 15 h 33 min | west-northwest 304° | 312 h |
| Aug | 06:07 | 20:21 | 14 h 14 min | west-northwest 291° | 281 h |
| Sep | 06:48 | 19:21 | 12 h 34 min | west 275° | 222 h |
| Oct | 07:28 | 18:22 | 10 h 53 min | west-southwest 258° | 143 h |
| Nov | 07:14 | 16:34 | 9 h 20 min | west-southwest 243° | 73 h |
| Dec | 07:50 | 16:20 | 8 h 30 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 71° 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 University Place
Morning: 06:39–07:44 · Evening: 16:02–17:07
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In University Place, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:39 to 07:44. The evening golden hour extends from 16:02 to 17:07. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in University Place
Morning: 06:27–06:39 · Evening: 17:07–17:19
The Blue Hour in University Place offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:27 to 06:39, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:07 to 17:19, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About University Place
University Place is located at a latitude of 47.24° and a longitude of -122.55°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in University Place vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in University Place
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in University Place. 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 University Place, with up to 15h 56m 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 University Place 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 University Place brings the shortest days with only 8h 29m 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 University Place
On the same latitude as University Place
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as University Place (47.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 48m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in University Place
When does the sun rise in University Place today?
Today the sun rises in University Place at 06:59 and sets at 16:47.
How long is the day in University Place today?
The day lasts 9h 48m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in University Place today?
In the morning from 06:39–07:44, in the evening from 16:02–17:07.
When is the longest day in University Place?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 56m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 29m.
When does it get dark in University Place today?
It is dark from 17:19, fully dark from 18:31.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of University Place. All times are in local time. How it is calculated