North America
Seattle, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Seattle, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Seattle, United States, sunrise is at 7:29 AM and sunset is at 6:23 PM (America/Los_Angeles). The day lasts 10h 54m, solar noon is at 12:56 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:11 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:41 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 1:42 AM
Today’s solar times in Seattle
Dawn
6:58 AM
Sunrise
7:29 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:11 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:41 PM
Sunset
6:23 PM
Dusk
6:54 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 54m
Solar noon
12:56 PM
Coordinates
47.6062, -122.3321
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 47.6062, longitude -122.3321, and the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Seattle over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 54m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 51m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 31m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 22m |
What these times mean
Seattle 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 Seattle throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 52m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 17m |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 38m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 08m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 58m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 36m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 36m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 54m |
| November | 7:15 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 19m |
| December | 7:52 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 27m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:12 AM
June 11
Latest sunset
9:12 PM
June 22
Longest day
15h 59m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 25m
December 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Seattle 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 Seattle today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Seattle, United States is at 7:29 AM and sunset is at 6:23 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
How long is the day in Seattle today?
Today in Seattle, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 54m.
When is golden hour in Seattle?
Morning golden hour in Seattle ends at 8:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:41 PM.
What time is solar noon in Seattle?
Solar noon in Seattle is at 12:56 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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