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What time is sunrise and sunset in McLean?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in McLean, Virginia. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:39 AM
109° ESEDawn 6:11 AM

Sunrise in McLean will be at 6:39:22 AM EST (in 1h 44m).

Sunset
5:04 PM
251° WSWDusk 5:32 PM

Sunset in McLean will be at 5:04:44 PM EST (in 12h 9m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:08 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in McLean
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:22 – 7:17 AM4:26 – 5:21 PM
Blue hour6:11 – 6:22 AM5:21 – 5:32 PM
Daylight
10h 25m
−2m 11s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 33m
Solar noon
11:52 AM
Sun altitude
20.1° below
Sun direction
94° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:40 AM
110° ESEDawn 6:12 AM

Sunrise in McLean will be at 6:40:28 AM EST (in 25h 45m).

Sunset
5:03 PM
250° WSWDusk 5:31 PM

Sunset in McLean will be at 5:03:42 PM EST (in 36h 8m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in McLean

Waning Crescent
21% illuminated
Moonrise
1:50 AM
Moonset
2:38 PM

Calendar

Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:36 AM5:08 PM10h 31m
2 Mon6:37 AM5:06 PM10h 29m
3 Tue6:38 AM5:05 PM10h 27m
4 Wed6:39 AM5:04 PM10h 25m
Wednesday, November 4
10h 25m 22s of daylight·−2m 11s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:11 AM – 5:32 PM
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Time
4:55 AM
Altitude
-20.2°
Heading
94° E
Light
Night

4:55 AM, Night, altitude -20.2 degrees

5 Thu6:40 AM5:03 PM10h 23m
6 Fri6:41 AM5:02 PM10h 21m
7 Sat6:42 AM5:01 PM10h 19m
8 Sun6:43 AM5:00 PM10h 16m
9 Mon6:44 AM4:59 PM10h 14m
10 Tue6:46 AM4:58 PM10h 12m
11 Wed6:47 AM4:57 PM10h 10m
12 Thu6:48 AM4:57 PM10h 08m
13 Fri6:49 AM4:56 PM10h 06m
14 Sat6:50 AM4:55 PM10h 05m
15 Sun6:51 AM4:54 PM10h 03m
16 Mon6:52 AM4:54 PM10h 01m
17 Tue6:53 AM4:53 PM9h 59m
18 Wed6:54 AM4:52 PM9h 57m
19 Thu6:55 AM4:51 PM9h 56m
20 Fri6:57 AM4:51 PM9h 54m
21 Sat6:58 AM4:50 PM9h 52m
22 Sun6:59 AM4:50 PM9h 51m
23 Mon7:00 AM4:49 PM9h 49m
24 Tue7:01 AM4:49 PM9h 47m
25 Wed7:02 AM4:48 PM9h 46m
26 Thu7:03 AM4:48 PM9h 45m
27 Fri7:04 AM4:48 PM9h 43m
28 Sat7:05 AM4:47 PM9h 42m
29 Sun7:06 AM4:47 PM9h 40m
30 Mon7:07 AM4:47 PM9h 39m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of McLean from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: Tysons Corner
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Flickr photo: Red Sunset
Red SunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset in Great Falls National Park
Sunset in Great Falls National ParkView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Varied clouds, almost sunset, from Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Varied clouds, almost sunset, from Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Winter sunrise
Winter sunriseView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Black labrador dog sitting on a dog bed, looking out the window in a high rise apartment
Black labrador dog sitting on a dog bed, looking out the window in a high rise apartmentView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Black labrador dog sitting on a dog bed, looking out the window in a high rise apartment
Black labrador dog sitting on a dog bed, looking out the window in a high rise apartmentView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in McLean, United States

What time does the sun rise in McLean today?
Sunrise in McLean today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:39 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in McLean today?
Sunset today is at 5:04 PM, after 10h 25m of daylight.
When does it get dark in McLean tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:32 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 McLean, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in McLean is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 54m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in McLean, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in McLean, Virginia 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 McLean get in summer than in winter?
McLean gets 5h 28m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 54m against 9h 26m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in McLean?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in McLean is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:42 AM.
When is the latest sunset in McLean?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:38 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in McLean?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 7, 2026, with the sun down by 4:46 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in McLean?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:34 AM.
Does McLean observe daylight saving time?
Yes. McLean 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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