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What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington D.C.?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Washington D.C., District of Columbia. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:15 AM
100° EDawn 6:48 AM

Sunrise in Washington D.C. was at 7:15:44 AM EDT (11h 19m ago).

Sunset
6:31 PM
260° WDusk 6:58 PM

Sunset in Washington D.C. was at 6:31:54 PM EDT (3 min ago).

Now
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Civil twilight now · Dusk at 6:58 PM

Daylight
11h 16m
Darkness
9h 48m
Solar noon
12:54 PM
Sun altitude
1.1° below
Sun direction
260° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:16 AM
100° EDawn 6:49 AM

Sunrise in Washington D.C. will be at 7:16:44 AM EDT (in 12h 42m).

Sunset
6:30 PM
260° WDusk 6:57 PM

Sunset in Washington D.C. will be at 6:30:27 PM EDT (in 23h 56m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Washington D.C.

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:29 AM
Moonset
8:34 PM

Calendar

America/New_York · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:03 AM6:51 PM11h 48m 22s
2 Fri7:04 AM6:50 PM11h 45m 52s
3 Sat7:05 AM6:48 PM11h 43m 22s
4 Sun7:06 AM6:46 PM11h 40m 52s
5 Mon7:07 AM6:45 PM11h 38m 22s
6 Tue7:07 AM6:43 PM11h 35m 53s
7 Wed7:08 AM6:42 PM11h 33m 24s
8 Thu7:09 AM6:40 PM11h 30m 55s
9 Fri7:10 AM6:39 PM11h 28m 27s
10 Sat7:11 AM6:37 PM11h 25m 58s
11 Sun7:12 AM6:36 PM11h 23m 31s
12 Mon7:13 AM6:34 PM11h 21m 03s
13 Tue7:14 AM6:33 PM11h 18m 36s
14 Wed7:15 AM6:31 PM11h 16m 09s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 16m 09s of daylight·−2m 27s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:48 AM – 6:58 PM
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Time
6:35 PM
Altitude
-1.1°
Heading
260° W
Light
Civil twilight

6:35 PM, Civil twilight, altitude -1.1 degrees

15 Thu7:16 AM6:30 PM11h 13m 43s
16 Fri7:17 AM6:29 PM11h 11m 17s
17 Sat7:18 AM6:27 PM11h 08m 52s
18 Sun7:19 AM6:26 PM11h 06m 27s
19 Mon7:20 AM6:24 PM11h 04m 03s
20 Tue7:21 AM6:23 PM11h 01m 40s
21 Wed7:22 AM6:22 PM10h 59m 17s
22 Thu7:23 AM6:20 PM10h 56m 55s
23 Fri7:24 AM6:19 PM10h 54m 33s
24 Sat7:25 AM6:18 PM10h 52m 12s
25 Sun7:27 AM6:16 PM10h 49m 52s
26 Mon7:28 AM6:15 PM10h 47m 33s
27 Tue7:29 AM6:14 PM10h 45m 15s
28 Wed7:30 AM6:13 PM10h 42m 58s
29 Thu7:31 AM6:11 PM10h 40m 41s
30 Fri7:32 AM6:10 PM10h 38m 26s
31 Sat7:33 AM6:09 PM10h 36m 12s

Photos

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

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Flickr photo: WWII & Lincoln Memorials sunrise
WWII & Lincoln Memorials sunriseView on Flickr
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WWII Memorial & Washington Monument sunflareView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Washington D.C., United States

What time does the sun rise in Washington D.C. today?
Sunrise in Washington D.C. today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:15 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Washington D.C. today?
Sunset today is at 6:31 PM, after 11h 16m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Washington D.C. tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:58 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:00 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Washington D.C., United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Washington D.C. is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 53m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Washington D.C., United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Washington D.C., District of Columbia is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 26m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Washington D.C. get in summer than in winter?
Washington D.C. gets 5h 27m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 53m against 9h 26m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Washington D.C.?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Washington D.C. is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:42 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Washington D.C.?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:37 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Washington D.C.?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, with the sun down by 4:45 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Washington D.C.?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:34 AM.
Does Washington D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington D.C. uses Eastern Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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