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Washington, DC Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Washington, DC, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 10, 2026 in Washington, DC, United States, sunrise is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 7:26 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 12h 40m, solar noon is at 1:06 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:21 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:51 PM.
Local date
September 10, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 10, 2026, 8:33 PM
Today’s solar times in Washington, DC
Dawn
6:19 AM
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:21 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:51 PM
Sunset
7:26 PM
Dusk
7:53 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 40m
Solar noon
1:06 PM
Coordinates
38.9072, -77.0369
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 38.9072, longitude -77.0369, and the America/New_York time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Washington, DC over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 10, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 40m |
| TomorrowSep 11, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 38m |
| +1 weekSep 17, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 23m |
| +1 monthOct 10, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 25m |
What these times mean
Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 45m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 13m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 18m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 38m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 04m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 27m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:43 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
8:38 PM
June 21
Longest day
14h 54m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 26m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Washington, DC with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2040 | 2:09 PM | 80.7% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
| May 11, 2078 | 1:56 PM | 107% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington, DC today?
On September 10, 2026, sunrise in Washington, DC, United States is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 7:26 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in Washington, DC today?
Today in Washington, DC, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 40m.
When is golden hour in Washington, DC?
Morning golden hour in Washington, DC ends at 7:21 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:51 PM.
What time is solar noon in Washington, DC?
Solar noon in Washington, DC is at 1:06 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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