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Seattle Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Seattle, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 12, 2026 in Seattle, United States, sunrise is at 5:12 AM and sunset is at 9:08 PM (America/Los_Angeles). The day lasts 15h 56m, solar noon is at 1:10 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:00 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:20 PM.
Local date
June 12, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Updated hourly
America/Los_Angeles
Today’s solar times in Seattle
Dawn
4:32 AM
Sunrise
5:12 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:00 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:20 PM
Sunset
9:08 PM
Dusk
9:48 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
15h 56m
Solar noon
1:10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 12, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 56m |
| TomorrowJun 13, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 57m |
| +1 weekJun 19, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 59m |
| +1 monthJul 12, 2026 | 5:25 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 41m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seattle today?
On June 12, 2026, sunrise in Seattle, United States is at 5:12 AM and sunset is at 9:08 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
How long is the day in Seattle today?
Today in Seattle, the time between sunrise and sunset is 15h 56m.
When is golden hour in Seattle?
Morning golden hour in Seattle ends at 6:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Seattle?
Solar noon in Seattle is at 1:10 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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