What time is sunrise in Washington, D.C.?

Sunrise in Washington, D.C. today is at 06:16.

What time is sunset in Washington, D.C.?

Sunset in Washington, D.C. today is at 17:34.

What is the moon phase tonight in Washington, D.C.?

The moon is currently in its Waxing Crescent phase with 16.6% illumination.

When is the golden hour in Washington, D.C.?

The evening golden hour in Washington, D.C. runs from 16:58 to 17:34.

Washington, D.C.

Summary

Washington, D.C. sees its first light at 06:16, with the sun dipping below the horizon at 17:34. The day spans approximately 11.3 hours of daylight, shorter than yesterday. The Waxing Crescent moon shines at 17% brightness tonight. The golden hour window runs from 16:58 to 17:34, ideal for outdoor photography.

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Sun

Sunrise

06:16

Sunset

17:34

Solar Noon

11:55

Day Length

11h 18m

Morning Golden Hour

06:16 – 06:52

Evening Golden Hour

16:58 – 17:34

Civil Dawn / Civil Dusk

05:49 – 18:01

Nautical Dawn / Nautical Dusk

05:18 – 18:32

Astronomical Dawn / Astronomical Dusk

04:48 – 19:03

Moon

Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 16.6%

Moonrise

10:35

Moonset

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Event Details

Coords: 38.8900, -77.0500

USA

2026-10-14

Etc/GMT+5