Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kailua, Hawaii
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kailua: sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 6:05 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Kailua is at 6:06 PM and sunrise was at 6:26 AM, giving Kailua 11h 40m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Kailua, is at 12:17 PM.
Kailua lies at latitude 21.40°, in the tropics, where day length barely changes across the year here. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 11 seconds. This is autumn in Kailua, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Kailua's golden hour, about 5:37 PM to 6:21 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:21 PM to 6:29 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kailua is at 6:05 PM and sunrise at 6:26 AM — about 1m 10s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kailua drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Kailua, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kailua ranges from as early as 5:47 PM (around November 19) to as late as 7:17 PM (around June 30). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 49m.
Moon in Kailua today
Sunset today: Kailua vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua | 6:26 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 40m |
| Kaneohe | 6:26 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 40m |
| East Honolulu | 6:26 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 40m |
| Honolulu | 6:27 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 40m |
| Kalihi-Palama | 6:27 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 40m |
Kailua sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 49m
- Latest sunset 7:17 PM (June 30)
- Earliest sunset 5:47 PM (November 19)
- Earliest sunrise 5:48 AM (May 29)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (January 10)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kailua (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 06m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 49m |
Kailua sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:26 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 40m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:26 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 38m | −1m 10s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:27 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 37m | −1m 10s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:27 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 36m | −1m 10s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:28 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 35m | −1m 10s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:28 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 34m | −1m 09s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 33m | −1m 09s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:29 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 32m | −1m 09s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:29 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 30m | −1m 08s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:30 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 29m | −1m 08s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:30 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 28m | −1m 07s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:31 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 27m | −1m 07s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:31 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 06s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:31 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 07s |
Twilight times in Kailua today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:12 AM | 7:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:38 AM | 6:55 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:03 AM | 6:29 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:12 AM | 6:55 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:37 PM | 6:21 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Kailua by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 51m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 12m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 43m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 21m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 56m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 20m |
| July | 5:52 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 24m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 05m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 55m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 19m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 55m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kailua
What time is sunset in Kailua today?
Sunset in Kailua, Hawaii is at 6:06 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Kailua today?
Sunrise in Kailua is at 6:26 AM today, with 11h 40m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kailua tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kailua tomorrow is at 6:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:05 PM.
What time is sunset in Kailua tomorrow?
Sunset in Kailua tomorrow is at 6:05 PM.
How long is the day in Kailua today?
Kailua gets 11h 40m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:26 AM and sunset at 6:06 PM.
When is golden hour in Kailua?
The evening golden hour in Kailua is about 5:37 PM to 6:21 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kailua?
The evening blue hour in Kailua runs from about 6:21 PM to 6:29 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kailua?
After sunset at 6:06 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kailua at around 6:29 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kailua?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kailua — is at 12:17 PM today.
Nearest cities to Kailua
- KaneoheHI
- East HonoluluHI
- HonoluluHI
- Kalihi-PalamaHI
- Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster VillageHI
- Waiau-Pacific PalisadesHI
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor HickamHI
- Pearl CityHI
More cities in Hawaii
- Honolulu
- East Honolulu
- Pearl City
- Waiau-Pacific Palisades
- Kalihi-Palama
- Hilo
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
- Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster Village
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