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What time is sunrise and sunset in National Mall?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:16 AM
100° EDawn 6:49 AM

Sunrise in National Mall was at 7:16:07 AM EDT (11h 29m ago).

Sunset
6:31 PM
260° WDusk 6:58 PM

Sunset in National Mall was at 6:31:24 PM EDT (14 min ago).

Now
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Civil twilight now · Dusk at 6:58 PM

Daylight
11h 15m
Darkness
9h 48m
Solar noon
12:54 PM
Sun altitude
3.1° below
Sun direction
262° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:17 AM
100° EDawn 6:50 AM

Sunrise in National Mall will be at 7:17:07 AM EDT (in 12h 32m).

Sunset
6:29 PM
259° WDusk 6:56 PM

Sunset in National Mall will be at 6:29:58 PM EDT (in 23h 45m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in National Mall

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 47m 29s
2 Fri7:04 AM6:49 PM11h 44m 59s
3 Sat7:05 AM6:48 PM11h 42m 29s
4 Sun7:06 AM6:46 PM11h 40m 00s
5 Mon7:07 AM6:44 PM11h 37m 30s
6 Tue7:08 AM6:43 PM11h 35m 01s
7 Wed7:09 AM6:41 PM11h 32m 32s
8 Thu7:10 AM6:40 PM11h 30m 03s
9 Fri7:11 AM6:38 PM11h 27m 34s
10 Sat7:12 AM6:37 PM11h 25m 06s
11 Sun7:13 AM6:35 PM11h 22m 38s
12 Mon7:14 AM6:34 PM11h 20m 11s
13 Tue7:15 AM6:32 PM11h 17m 43s
14 Wed7:16 AM6:31 PM11h 15m 17s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 15m 17s of daylight·−2m 26s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:49 AM – 6:58 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a7:16 AM12:54 PM6:31 PMhorizon
Time
6:45 PM
Altitude
-3.1°
Heading
262° W
Light
Civil twilight

6:45 PM, Civil twilight, altitude -3.1 degrees

15 Thu7:17 AM6:29 PM11h 12m 50s
16 Fri7:18 AM6:28 PM11h 10m 25s
17 Sat7:19 AM6:27 PM11h 07m 59s
18 Sun7:20 AM6:25 PM11h 05m 35s
19 Mon7:21 AM6:24 PM11h 03m 10s
20 Tue7:22 AM6:22 PM11h 00m 47s
21 Wed7:23 AM6:21 PM10h 58m 24s
22 Thu7:24 AM6:20 PM10h 56m 02s
23 Fri7:25 AM6:18 PM10h 53m 40s
24 Sat7:26 AM6:17 PM10h 51m 19s
25 Sun7:27 AM6:16 PM10h 48m 59s
26 Mon7:28 AM6:15 PM10h 46m 40s
27 Tue7:29 AM6:13 PM10h 44m 21s
28 Wed7:30 AM6:12 PM10h 42m 04s
29 Thu7:31 AM6:11 PM10h 39m 48s
30 Fri7:32 AM6:10 PM10h 37m 32s
31 Sat7:33 AM6:09 PM10h 35m 18s

Photos

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in National Mall today?
Sunrise in National Mall today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:16 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in National Mall today?
Sunset today is at 6:31 PM, after 11h 15m of daylight.
When does it get dark in National Mall tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:58 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:59 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in National Mall, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in National Mall 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 National Mall, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in National Mall 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 National Mall get in summer than in winter?
National Mall 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 National Mall?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in National Mall is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:42 AM.
When is the latest sunset in National Mall?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:37 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in National Mall?
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 National Mall?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:34 AM.
Does National Mall observe daylight saving time?
Yes. National Mall 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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