What time is sunrise and sunset in National Capital Parks?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times at this location. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Sunrise

6:36 AM

109° ESEDawn 6:08 AM

Sunrise in National Capital Parks was at 6:36:33 AM EST (3h 6m ago).

Sunset

5:05 PM

251° WSWDusk 5:33 PM

Sunset in National Capital Parks will be at 5:05:27 PM EST (in 7h 23m).

Now

6:36a5:05p

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Daylight now · Golden hour at 4:27 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in National Capital Parks
Window	Morning	Evening
Golden hour	6:19 – 7:14 AM	4:27 – 5:22 PM
Blue hour	6:08 – 6:19 AM	5:22 – 5:33 PM

Daylight: 10h 28m; −2m 9s vs. yesterday
Darkness: 10h 33m
Solar noon: 11:51 AM
Sun altitude: 27.9°
Sun direction: 144° SE

How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Sunrise

6:37 AM

109° ESEDawn 6:09 AM

Sunrise in National Capital Parks will be at 6:37:38 AM EST (in 20h 55m).

Sunset

5:04 PM

250° WSWDusk 5:32 PM

Sunset in National Capital Parks will be at 5:04:25 PM EST (in 31h 22m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in National Capital Parks

Waning Crescent

21% illuminated

Moonrise: 1:49 AM
Moonset: 2:36 PM

Calendar

Eastern Time · select a day to expand

	Date	Dawn	Sunrise	Solar noon	Sunset	Dusk	Length
	1 Sun	6:05 AM	6:33 AM	11:51 AM	5:08 PM	5:36 PM	10h 35m 25s
	2 Mon	6:06 AM	6:34 AM	11:51 AM	5:07 PM	5:35 PM	10h 33m 14s
	3 Tue	6:07 AM	6:35 AM	11:51 AM	5:06 PM	5:34 PM	10h 31m 03s
	4 Wed	6:08 AM	6:36 AM	11:51 AM	5:05 PM	5:33 PM	10h 28m 54s
Wednesday, November 4 10h 28m 54s of daylight·−2m 9s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:08 AM – 5:33 PM Time 9:42 AM Altitude 27.9° Heading 144° SE Light Daylight 9:42 AM, Daylight, altitude 27.9 degrees
	5 Thu	6:09 AM	6:37 AM	11:51 AM	5:04 PM	5:32 PM	10h 26m 46s
	6 Fri	6:10 AM	6:38 AM	11:51 AM	5:03 PM	5:31 PM	10h 24m 40s
	7 Sat	6:11 AM	6:39 AM	11:51 AM	5:02 PM	5:30 PM	10h 22m 35s
	8 Sun	6:12 AM	6:40 AM	11:51 AM	5:01 PM	5:29 PM	10h 20m 31s
	9 Mon	6:13 AM	6:42 AM	11:51 AM	5:00 PM	5:28 PM	10h 18m 29s
	10 Tue	6:15 AM	6:43 AM	11:51 AM	4:59 PM	5:27 PM	10h 16m 29s
	11 Wed	6:16 AM	6:44 AM	11:51 AM	4:58 PM	5:26 PM	10h 14m 30s
	12 Thu	6:17 AM	6:45 AM	11:51 AM	4:57 PM	5:26 PM	10h 12m 33s
	13 Fri	6:18 AM	6:46 AM	11:51 AM	4:57 PM	5:25 PM	10h 10m 38s
	14 Sat	6:19 AM	6:47 AM	11:52 AM	4:56 PM	5:24 PM	10h 08m 44s
	15 Sun	6:20 AM	6:48 AM	11:52 AM	4:55 PM	5:23 PM	10h 06m 53s
	16 Mon	6:21 AM	6:49 AM	11:52 AM	4:54 PM	5:23 PM	10h 05m 03s
	17 Tue	6:22 AM	6:50 AM	11:52 AM	4:54 PM	5:22 PM	10h 03m 16s
	18 Wed	6:23 AM	6:51 AM	11:52 AM	4:53 PM	5:22 PM	10h 01m 30s
	19 Thu	6:24 AM	6:53 AM	11:53 AM	4:52 PM	5:21 PM	9h 59m 47s
	20 Fri	6:25 AM	6:54 AM	11:53 AM	4:52 PM	5:20 PM	9h 58m 06s
	21 Sat	6:26 AM	6:55 AM	11:53 AM	4:51 PM	5:20 PM	9h 56m 27s
	22 Sun	6:27 AM	6:56 AM	11:53 AM	4:51 PM	5:19 PM	9h 54m 51s
	23 Mon	6:28 AM	6:57 AM	11:54 AM	4:50 PM	5:19 PM	9h 53m 17s
	24 Tue	6:29 AM	6:58 AM	11:54 AM	4:50 PM	5:19 PM	9h 51m 46s
	25 Wed	6:30 AM	6:59 AM	11:54 AM	4:49 PM	5:18 PM	9h 50m 17s
	26 Thu	6:31 AM	7:00 AM	11:55 AM	4:49 PM	5:18 PM	9h 48m 51s
	27 Fri	6:32 AM	7:01 AM	11:55 AM	4:48 PM	5:18 PM	9h 47m 28s
	28 Sat	6:33 AM	7:02 AM	11:55 AM	4:48 PM	5:17 PM	9h 46m 07s
	29 Sun	6:34 AM	7:03 AM	11:56 AM	4:48 PM	5:17 PM	9h 44m 49s
	30 Mon	6:35 AM	7:04 AM	11:56 AM	4:48 PM	5:17 PM	9h 43m 34s

Photos

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in National Capital Parks, United States

What time does the sun rise in National Capital Parks today?: Sunrise in National Capital Parks today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:36 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in National Capital Parks today?: Sunset today is at 5:05 PM, after 10h 28m of daylight.
When does it get dark in National Capital Parks tonight?: Civil twilight ends at 5:33 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:35 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in National Capital Parks, United States?: The longest day of 2026 in National Capital Parks is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 57m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in National Capital Parks, United States?: The shortest day of 2026 in National Capital Parks is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 30m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does National Capital Parks get in summer than in winter?: National Capital Parks gets 5h 26m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 57m against 9h 30m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in National Capital Parks?: The earliest sunrise of 2026 in National Capital Parks is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:40 AM.
When is the latest sunset in National Capital Parks?: The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:38 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in National Capital Parks?: The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, with the sun down by 4:47 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in National Capital Parks?: The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:32 AM.
Does National Capital Parks observe daylight saving time?: Yes. National Capital Parks 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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