Sunset & Sunrise Today in Honolulu, Hawaii
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Honolulu: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 7:16 PM.
In Honolulu, Hawaii, the sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 7:16 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 13h 17m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Honolulu at 12:37 PM.
Honolulu lies at latitude 21.31°, in the tropics, where day length barely changes across the year here. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 36 seconds. This is summer in Honolulu, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Honolulu this evening is roughly 6:45 PM–7:31 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:31 PM to 7:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Honolulu is at 7:16 PM and sunrise at 5:58 AM — about 0m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Honolulu drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Honolulu right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Honolulu ranges from as early as 5:47 PM (around November 24) to as late as 7:17 PM (around June 27). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 49m.
Moon in Honolulu today
Sunset today: Honolulu vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 5:58 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 17m |
| Kalihi-Palama | 5:58 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 17m |
| Waiau-Pacific Palisades | 5:58 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 18m |
| East Honolulu | 5:57 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 17m |
| Pearl City | 5:58 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 18m |
Honolulu sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 49m
- Latest sunset 7:17 PM (around June 27)
- Earliest sunset 5:47 PM (around November 24)
- Earliest sunrise 5:48 AM (around June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (around January 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Honolulu (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 06m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 49m |
Honolulu sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 17m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:58 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 17m | −0m 36s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 16m | −0m 39s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:59 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 15m | −0m 39s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:00 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 15m | −0m 41s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:00 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 14m | −0m 41s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:00 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 13m | −0m 43s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:01 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 13m | −0m 44s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:01 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 12m | −0m 45s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:02 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 11m | −0m 47s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:02 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 10m | −0m 47s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:02 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 09m | −0m 48s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:03 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 09m | −0m 49s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:03 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 08m | −0m 50s |
Twilight times in Honolulu today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:34 AM | 8:39 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:04 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:33 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:43 AM | 6:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:45 PM | 7:31 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Honolulu.
Sunrise & sunset in Honolulu by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 51m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 43m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 21m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 56m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 20m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 24m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 04m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 55m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 20m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 55m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Honolulu.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Honolulu
What time is sunset in Honolulu today?
Sunset in Honolulu, Hawaii is at 7:16 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Honolulu today?
Sunrise in Honolulu is at 5:58 AM today, with 13h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Honolulu tomorrow?
Sunrise in Honolulu tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:16 PM.
What time is sunset in Honolulu tomorrow?
Sunset in Honolulu tomorrow is at 7:16 PM.
How long is the day in Honolulu today?
Honolulu gets 13h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:58 AM and sunset at 7:16 PM.
When is golden hour in Honolulu?
The evening golden hour in Honolulu is about 6:45 PM to 7:31 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Honolulu?
The evening blue hour in Honolulu runs from about 7:31 PM to 7:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Honolulu?
After sunset at 7:16 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Honolulu at around 7:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Honolulu?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Honolulu — is at 12:37 PM today.
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