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Portland, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Portland, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Portland, United States, sunrise is at 7:28 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (America/Los_Angeles). The day lasts 10h 59m, solar noon is at 12:57 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:08 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:46 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 10:09 AM
Today’s solar times in Portland
Dawn
6:58 AM
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:08 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:46 PM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Dusk
6:56 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 59m
Solar noon
12:57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 56m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 38m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 33m |
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 October 15, 2026, sunrise in Portland, United States is at 7:28 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
How long is the day in Portland today?
Today in Portland, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 59m.
When is golden hour in Portland?
Morning golden hour in Portland ends at 8:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:46 PM.
What time is solar noon in Portland?
Solar noon in Portland is at 12:57 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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