What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Washington D.C.?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Washington D.C.. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Washington DC at the bottom of the page.

Today Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunrise

5:44 am

Dawn: 5:12 am

Sunrise today in Washington DC was at 5:44 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:31 pm

Dusk: 9:03 pm

Sunset today in Washington DC will be at 8:31 PM EDT ().

Tomorrow Sunday, June 7, 2026

Sunrise

5:44 am

Dawn: 5:12 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Washington DC will be at 5:44 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:32 pm

Dusk: 9:04 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Washington DC will be at 8:32 PM EDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Washington D.C.

Sunrise and sunset photos of Washington D.C. from Flickr.

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Washington Monument at Sunrise
Washington Monument
MLK Memorial sunset (paint filter)
Washington Monument
Washington monument at sunrise
Washington Monument & WWII Memorial sunrise
WWII Memorial & Washington Monument sunflare
WWII Memorial & Washington Monument sunflare
WWII Memorial & Washington Monument sunflare
MLK Memorial sunset
Columns
First light
Tidal Basin Spring Sunrise
Mulberry 2, Monument, City of Trees, 2010
New Beginning

Calendar Washington DC Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Washington D.C.. Discover Washington D.C.'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 Washington DC

When is the shortest day in Washington D.C.?

The shortest day of the year in Washington D.C. (winter solstice) will be on Tuesday, December 22, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Washington D.C.?

The shortest day of 2026 in Washington D.C. will be 9 hours and 26 minutes of daylight on December 22 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Washington D.C.?

The longest day in Washington D.C. (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 Washington D.C.?

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

How much more daylight does Washington D.C. get in summer vs winter?

Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C.?

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

When is the latest sunrise in Washington D.C.?

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

When is the latest sunset in Washington D.C.?

The latest sunset time in Washington D.C. will be on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:38 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Washington D.C.?

The earliest sunset time in Washington D.C. will be on Monday, December 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM.

Tidal Basin sunset, Washington DC

Capital city of the United States located on the East Coast near Maryland and Virginia. Washington DC is home to many iconic buildings including the US Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and White House.

Washington D.C.
38.89511,-77.03637
Timezone: America/New_York