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Portland Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Portland, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Portland, United States, sunrise is at 7:01 AM and sunset is at 7:06 PM (America/Los_Angeles). The day lasts 12h 05m, solar noon is at 1:04 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:40 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:27 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 8:36 AM
Today’s solar times in Portland
Dawn
6:31 AM
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:40 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:27 PM
Sunset
7:06 PM
Dusk
7:36 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 05m
Solar noon
1:04 PM
Coordinates
45.5234, -122.6762
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 45.5234, longitude -122.6762, and the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Portland over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 05m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 02m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 43m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 32m |
What these times mean
Portland changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Portland throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 25m |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 31m |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 54m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 40m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 20m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 08m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 31m |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 44m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:22 AM
June 12
Latest sunset
9:04 PM
June 20
Longest day
15h 41m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 42m
December 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Portland with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 9:13 AM | 87.1% |
| Mar 30, 2033 | 11:02 AM | 104.6% |
| Aug 22, 2044 | 6:17 PM | 103.6% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 10:42 AM | 107.7% |
| Feb 5, 2046 | 3:06 PM | 92.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Portland today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Portland, United States is at 7:01 AM and sunset is at 7:06 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
How long is the day in Portland today?
Today in Portland, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 05m.
When is golden hour in Portland?
Morning golden hour in Portland ends at 7:40 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:27 PM.
What time is solar noon in Portland?
Solar noon in Portland is at 1:04 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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