Sun direction in Washington (United States)

For On Now

On 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:39 and sets at 19:39 in Washington, giving 12h54mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 13:09. All times are local to Washington.

Solar data for Washington

06:12Dawn time in Washington
06:39Sunrise time in Washington
06:42—19:36 — Daylight time in Washington
13:09Solar noon in Washington
19:39Sunset time in Washington
20:06Dusk time in Washington


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Position :
38.89511,-77.03637
Timezone :
America/New_York
Daylight duration :
12h54mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—05:05Night
05:05—05:39Astronomical twilight
05:39—06:12Nautical twilight
06:12—06:39Civil twilight
06:12Dawn
06:39Sunrise
06:42—19:36 — Daylight
13:09Solar noon
19:39Sunset
20:06Dusk
19:39—20:06 — Civil twilight
20:06—20:39 — Nautical twilight
20:39—21:12 — Astronomical twilight
21:12—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Washington (United States). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !