Sunrise & Sunset in Washington D.C., DC

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
07:00
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Sunset
19:28
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Dawn
06:33
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Solar noon
13:14
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Dusk
19:55
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Daylight
12h 28m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today07:0019:2812h 28m
Tomorrow06:5819:2912h 31m
Change−2m+1m+3m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Washington D.C., DC. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Washington D.C., DC.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:2716:569h 29m
February07:1617:2810h 12m
March06:4318:0011h 17m
April06:5519:3112h 36m
May06:1220:0013h 48m
June05:4620:2814h 42m
July05:4720:3814h 51m
August06:0920:2214h 13m
September06:3719:4213h 05m
October07:0418:5411h 50m
November07:3518:1010h 35m
December07:0816:489h 40m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Washington D.C., DC

Washington D.C., DC is located at 38.91°N, 77.04°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/New_York timezone (EDT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Washington D.C., DC this falls around 13:07 in mid-summer and 11:58 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Washington D.C., DC today?
Sunrise in Washington D.C., DC varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/New_York.
What time does the sun set in Washington D.C., DC?
Sunset in Washington D.C., DC depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Washington D.C., DC get today?
Daylight hours in Washington D.C., DC range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (38.9°).
Does Washington D.C., DC observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Washington D.C., DC observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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