Waikiki Beach: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Waikiki Beach, United States, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 06:24 and sets at 18:13. The day length is 11h 49m. Solar noon is reached at 12:19.
Waikiki Beach: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Waikiki Beach at 12:19 – 19 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 6 at 05:48, the latest on January 15 at 07:11.
The sun sets earliest on November 25 at 17:48 and latest on July 4 at 19:17.
The longest day of the year has 2 h 35 min more daylight than the shortest.
Waikiki Beach 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:11 | 18:10 | 10 h 59 min | west-southwest 248° | 27/19 °C | 47 mm |
| Feb | 07:01 | 18:29 | 11 h 28 min | west-southwest 257° | 27/20 °C | 49 mm |
| Mar | 06:39 | 18:40 | 12 h 1 min | west 268° | 27/20 °C | 60 mm |
| Apr | 06:12 | 18:50 | 12 h 39 min | west 281° | 28/21 °C | 20 mm |
| May | 05:53 | 19:02 | 13 h 9 min | west-northwest 291° | 29/22 °C | 21 mm |
| Jun | 05:49 | 19:14 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 296° | 31/23 °C | 13 mm |
| Jul | 05:58 | 19:16 | 13 h 18 min | west-northwest 293° | 31/24 °C | 13 mm |
| Aug | 06:09 | 19:01 | 12 h 51 min | west-northwest 285° | 32/24 °C | 21 mm |
| Sep | 06:18 | 18:33 | 12 h 16 min | west 273° | 31/24 °C | 22 mm |
| Oct | 06:27 | 18:06 | 11 h 40 min | west 261° | 31/23 °C | 38 mm |
| Nov | 06:42 | 17:49 | 11 h 7 min | west-southwest 250° | 29/22 °C | 57 mm |
| Dec | 07:01 | 17:52 | 10 h 51 min | west-southwest 245° | 28/21 °C | 55 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 50° along the horizon.
As a destination: warmest in August at 32 °C by day, driest in June with 13 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Waikiki Beach
Morning: 06:10–06:53 · Evening: 17:43–18:27
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Waikiki Beach, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:10 to 06:53. The evening golden hour extends from 17:43 to 18:27. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Waikiki Beach
Morning: 06:02–06:10 · Evening: 18:27–18:35
The Blue Hour in Waikiki Beach offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:02 to 06:10, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:27 to 18:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach is located at a latitude of 21.28° and a longitude of -157.83°. The city is in the Pacific/Honolulu timezone. Being in the tropics, Waikiki Beach has almost the same day length all year round: sunrise and sunset shift by only a few minutes between the seasons, and twilight is short because the sun rises and sets steeply.
Seasons & Daylight in Waikiki Beach
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to Waikiki Beach around the equinox – almost the same as in any other season. Close to the equator the length of the day barely changes; rainy and dry seasons shape the year more than daylight does.
Even the longest days in Waikiki Beach last only about 13h 26m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Waikiki Beach has 12h 7m of daylight. Sunrise and sunset stay at nearly the same time all year, and the golden hour is short because the sun climbs and sinks steeply.
The shortest days in Waikiki Beach still offer 10h 50m of daylight – only a little less than in summer. There is no dark season here: the sun stays high and the midday light is intense all year.
Cities near Waikiki Beach
On the same latitude as Waikiki Beach
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Waikiki Beach (21.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 49m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Waikiki Beach
When does the sun rise in Waikiki Beach today?
Today the sun rises in Waikiki Beach at 06:24 and sets at 18:14.
How long is the day in Waikiki Beach today?
The day lasts 11h 50m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Waikiki Beach today?
In the morning from 06:10–06:53, in the evening from 17:44–18:27.
When is the longest day in Waikiki Beach?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 26m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 50m.
When does it get dark in Waikiki Beach today?
It is dark from 18:36, fully dark from 19:27.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Waikiki Beach. All times are in local time. How it is calculated