Sunrise and Sunset in Washington D.C. Today

In Washington D.C., United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:39 and sets at 17:03. The day length is 10h 23m. Solar noon is reached at 11:51.

Washington D.C.: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Washington D.C. at 11:51 – 9 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:42, the latest on October 31 at 07:34.

The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:45 and latest on June 27 at 20:37.

The longest day of the year has 5 h 28 min more daylight than the shortest.

Washington D.C. 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	07:25	17:10	9 h 45 min	west-southwest 243°	145 h
Feb	06:59	17:45	10 h 46 min	west-southwest 255°	152 h
Mar	07:19	19:15	11 h 56 min	west 268°	204 h
Apr	06:31	19:45	13 h 14 min	west-northwest 284°	228 h
May	05:55	20:14	14 h 18 min	west-northwest 296°	261 h
Jun	05:42	20:35	14 h 53 min	west-northwest 301°	283 h
Jul	05:55	20:32	14 h 38 min	west-northwest 299°	281 h
Aug	06:21	20:02	13 h 41 min	west-northwest 289°	263 h
Sep	06:49	19:16	12 h 27 min	west 274°	225 h
Oct	07:17	18:29	11 h 12 min	west 259°	204 h
Nov	06:50	16:54	10 h 3 min	west-southwest 246°	150 h
Dec	07:19	16:47	9 h 27 min	west-southwest 240°	133 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: June with 283 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 133 – 2,529 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Washington DC/National Arpt VA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).

Sunshine hours in Washington D.C.

Golden Hour in Washington D.C.

Morning: 06:22–07:17 · Evening: 16:25–17:20

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Washington D.C., the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:22 to 07:17. The evening golden hour extends from 16:25 to 17:20. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Washington D.C.

Morning: 06:11–06:22 · Evening: 17:20–17:31

The Blue Hour in Washington D.C. offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:11 to 06:22, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:20 to 17:31, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is located at a latitude of 38.91° and a longitude of -77.04°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Washington D.C. vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Washington D.C.

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Washington D.C.. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m 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 Washington D.C., with up to 14h 54m 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 Washington D.C. sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Washington D.C. brings the shortest days with only 9h 26m 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 Washington D.C.

On the same latitude as Washington D.C.

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Washington D.C. (38.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 23m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Washington D.C.

When does the sun rise in Washington D.C. today?

Today the sun rises in Washington D.C. at 06:39 and sets at 17:03.

How long is the day in Washington D.C. today?

The day lasts 10h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Washington D.C. today?

In the morning from 06:22–07:17, in the evening from 16:25–17:20.

When is the longest day in Washington D.C.?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 26m.

When does it get dark in Washington D.C. today?

It is dark from 17:31, fully dark from 18:33.