Sunrise and Sunset times in Washington, United States

Washington United States Daily sun schedule, day length and annual chart
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Sunrise
Today sunrise
06:12:20
Sunset
Today sunset
19:41:16
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Day length
13h 28m 56s
City
Washington
Region / Country
Illinois, United States
Time zone
America/Chicago, UTC -5 h.
Population
16 811 people
Latitude
40.7048
Longitude
-89.4345

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Date Sunrise Solar Noon Sunset Day length
2026-Apr-01, Wednesday 06:40:35 13:01:31 19:22:26 12h 41m 51s
2026-Apr-02, Thursday 06:38:57 13:01:13 19:23:29 12h 44m 32s
2026-Apr-03, Friday 06:37:19 13:00:56 19:24:32 12h 47m 13s
2026-Apr-04, Saturday 06:35:42 13:00:38 19:25:34 12h 49m 52s
2026-Apr-05, Sunday 06:34:05 13:00:21 19:26:37 12h 52m 32s
2026-Apr-06, Monday 06:32:28 13:00:04 19:27:40 12h 55m 12s
2026-Apr-07, Tuesday 06:30:52 12:59:47 19:28:43 12h 57m 51s
2026-Apr-08, Wednesday 06:29:16 12:59:31 19:29:45 13h 0m 29s
2026-Apr-09, Thursday 06:27:40 12:59:14 19:30:48 13h 3m 8s
2026-Apr-10, Friday 06:26:05 12:58:58 19:31:51 13h 5m 46s
2026-Apr-11, Saturday 06:24:31 12:58:42 19:32:54 13h 8m 23s
2026-Apr-12, Sunday 06:22:57 12:58:27 19:33:56 13h 10m 59s
2026-Apr-13, Monday 06:21:24 12:58:12 19:34:59 13h 13m 35s
2026-Apr-14, Tuesday 06:19:52 12:57:57 19:36:02 13h 16m 10s
2026-Apr-15, Wednesday 06:18:20 12:57:42 19:37:05 13h 18m 45s
2026-Apr-16, Thursday 06:16:49 12:57:28 19:38:08 13h 21m 19s
2026-Apr-17, Friday 06:15:18 12:57:14 19:39:11 13h 23m 53s
2026-Apr-18, Saturday 06:13:49 12:57:01 19:40:13 13h 26m 24s
2026-Apr-19, Sunday 06:12:20 12:56:48 19:41:16 13h 28m 56s
2026-Apr-20, Monday 06:10:52 12:56:36 19:42:19 13h 31m 27s
2026-Apr-21, Tuesday 06:09:25 12:56:23 19:43:22 13h 33m 57s
2026-Apr-22, Wednesday 06:07:58 12:56:12 19:44:25 13h 36m 27s
2026-Apr-23, Thursday 06:06:33 12:56:00 19:45:28 13h 38m 55s
2026-Apr-24, Friday 06:05:09 12:55:50 19:46:31 13h 41m 22s
2026-Apr-25, Saturday 06:03:45 12:55:39 19:47:34 13h 43m 49s
2026-Apr-26, Sunday 06:02:23 12:55:30 19:48:36 13h 46m 13s
2026-Apr-27, Monday 06:01:02 12:55:20 19:49:39 13h 48m 37s
2026-Apr-28, Tuesday 05:59:41 12:55:12 19:50:42 13h 51m 1s
2026-Apr-29, Wednesday 05:58:22 12:55:03 19:51:44 13h 53m 22s
2026-Apr-30, Thursday 05:57:04 12:54:56 19:52:47 13h 55m 43s

Day length in Washington during the year on the chart

Washington on United States map

Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered

Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.

Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).

Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).

Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.

Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.

Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).

Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.

The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:

  • Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
  • Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur

Miami's lower latitude means:

  • Winter days are longer than NY's
  • Summer days are slightly shorter

During equinoxes:

  • Spring: March 20-21
  • Fall: September 22-23

Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.

Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.

Reliable tools:

  • Timeanddate.com
  • SunCalc.org
  • Photographer's Ephemeris app

Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Vitamin D deficiency

Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks