What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in District of Columbia?

Here are today's sunrise and sunset times in District of Columbia, United States. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar on this page for specific dates of sunrise/sunset in District of Columbia.

Today Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunrise

5:44 am

Dawn: 5:12 am

Sunrise today in District of Columbia was at 5:44 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:31 pm

Dusk: 9:03 pm

Sunset today in District of Columbia will be at 8:31 PM EDT ().

Tomorrow Sunday, June 7, 2026

Sunrise

5:44 am

Dawn: 5:12 am

Sunrise tomorrow in District of Columbia will be at 5:44 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:32 pm

Dusk: 9:04 pm

Sunset tomorrow in District of Columbia will be at 8:32 PM EDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of District of Columbia

Sunrise and sunset photos of District of Columbia from Flickr.

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Tidal Basin Sunrise
Washington Monument
Washington Monument
Washington monument at sunrise
Washington monument at sunrise
Arlington National Cemetery sunrise
Washington Monument & WWII Memorial sunrise
WWII Memorial & Washington Monument sunflare
WWII Memorial & Washington Monument sunrise
Uncommon Valor
Columns
First light
Tidal Basin Spring Sunrise
Mulberry 2, Monument, City of Trees, 2010
New Beginning

Calendar District of Columbia Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for District of Columbia. Discover District of Columbia's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

DateDawnSunriseSolar NoonSunsetDuskDay Length

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about District of Columbia

When is the shortest day in District of Columbia?

The shortest day of the year in District of Columbia (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in District of Columbia?

The shortest day of 2026 in District of Columbia will be 9 hours and 26 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in District of Columbia?

The longest day in District of Columbia (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 21, 2027.

How long is the longest day in District of Columbia?

The longest day of 2026 in District of Columbia will have 14 hours and 53 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does District of Columbia get in summer vs winter?

District of Columbia gets 5 hours and 27 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 14 hours and 53 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 26 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in District of Columbia?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in District of Columbia will be on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:43 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in District of Columbia?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in District of Columbia will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:35 AM.

When is the latest sunset in District of Columbia?

The latest sunset time in District of Columbia will be on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:38 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in District of Columbia?

The earliest sunset time in District of Columbia will be on Monday, December 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM.

The District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America. The city is located on the Potomac River between Virginia and Maryland.

District of Columbia
38.90719,-77.03687
Timezone: America/New_York