Sunrise and Sunset in Washington, D.C.
Today the sun rises at 7:21 AM and sets at 6:24 PM. The day is 11 h 2 min long, 2 min shorter than the day before.
Washington, D.C., DC· 38.91° N, 77.04° W
Today · 19 Oct
Sunrise7:21 AMFirst light 6:54 AM
Sunset6:24 PMLast light 6:51 PM
Day length11h 02m−2 min 24 s vs day before
Solar noon12:53 PMSun at its highest
12 AMNight Twilight Daylight Now 6:43 PM12 AM
Next 7 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct · today | 7:21 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 2 min | −2 min 24 s |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 7:22 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 0 min | −2 min 25 s |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 7:23 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 57 min | −2 min 22 s |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 7:24 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 55 min | −2 min 24 s |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 7:25 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 52 min | −2 min 21 s |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 7:27 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 50 min | −2 min 22 s |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 7:28 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 48 min | −2 min 20 s |
Times are for Washington, D.C., DC at sea level, in Eastern Daylight Time. Sunrise and sunset are when the top of the sun touches the horizon.
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Questions
What time is sunrise in Washington, D.C. tomorrow?
Tomorrow the sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 6:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
When are the longest and shortest days?
In the northern hemisphere the longest day is around 21 June and the shortest around 21 December. South of the equator it is the other way round.
What is first light?
First light (civil dawn) is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and it becomes light enough to see outdoors without lights. Last light (civil dusk) is the same point in the evening.