Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kalihi-Palama, Hawaii
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kalihi-Palama: sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 6:48 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Kalihi-Palama at 6:49 PM, having risen at 6:14 AM. That works out to 12h 35m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Kalihi-Palama falls at 12:32 PM.
Because Kalihi-Palama is at 21.33° (the tropics), day length barely changes across the year here. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 10 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Kalihi-Palama move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Kalihi-Palama's golden hour, about 6:20 PM to 7:04 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:04 PM to 7:12 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kalihi-Palama is at 6:48 PM and sunrise at 6:14 AM — about 1m 9s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kalihi-Palama drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Kalihi-Palama right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kalihi-Palama ranges from as early as 5:47 PM (around November 25) to as late as 7:17 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 20 with just 10h 49m.
Moon in Kalihi-Palama today
Sunset today: Kalihi-Palama vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalihi-Palama | 6:14 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 35m |
| Honolulu | 6:14 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 35m |
| Waiau-Pacific Palisades | 6:14 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 35m |
| Pearl City | 6:14 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 35m |
| East Honolulu | 6:13 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 35m |
Kalihi-Palama sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 20 — 10h 49m
- Latest sunset 7:17 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 5:47 PM (November 25)
- Earliest sunrise 5:48 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (January 7)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kalihi-Palama (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 |
Kalihi-Palama sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:14 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 35m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:14 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 09s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:15 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 33m | −1m 10s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:15 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 31m | −1m 10s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:15 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 30m | −1m 10s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 29m | −1m 11s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:16 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 28m | −1m 11s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:16 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 27m | −1m 11s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:16 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 25m | −1m 11s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:16 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 24m | −1m 12s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:17 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 23m | −1m 11s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:17 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 22m | −1m 12s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 21m | −1m 12s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:17 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 19m | −1m 12s |
Twilight times in Kalihi-Palama today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:58 AM | 8:05 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:25 AM | 7:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:51 AM | 7:12 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:00 AM | 6:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:20 PM | 7:04 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Kalihi-Palama 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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kalihi-Palama
What time is sunset in Kalihi-Palama today?
Sunset in Kalihi-Palama, Hawaii is at 6:49 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Kalihi-Palama today?
Sunrise in Kalihi-Palama is at 6:14 AM today, with 12h 35m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kalihi-Palama tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kalihi-Palama tomorrow is at 6:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Kalihi-Palama tomorrow?
Sunset in Kalihi-Palama tomorrow is at 6:48 PM.
How long is the day in Kalihi-Palama today?
Kalihi-Palama gets 12h 35m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:14 AM and sunset at 6:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Kalihi-Palama?
The evening golden hour in Kalihi-Palama is about 6:20 PM to 7:04 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kalihi-Palama?
The evening blue hour in Kalihi-Palama runs from about 7:04 PM to 7:12 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kalihi-Palama?
After sunset at 6:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kalihi-Palama at around 7:12 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kalihi-Palama?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kalihi-Palama — is at 12:32 PM today.
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