Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kaneohe, Hawaii
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kaneohe: sunrise 6:27 AM, sunset 6:06 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Kaneohe is at 6:07 PM and sunrise was at 6:26 AM, giving Kaneohe 11h 40m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Kaneohe, is at 12:17 PM.
Sitting at 21.40° latitude puts Kaneohe in the tropics — day length barely changes across the year here. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 10 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Kaneohe keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Kaneohe's golden hour, about 5:38 PM to 6:21 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:21 PM to 6:29 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kaneohe is at 6:06 PM and sunrise at 6:27 AM — about 1m 11s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kaneohe drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Kaneohe, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kaneohe ranges from as early as 5:47 PM (around November 20) 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 Kaneohe today
Sunset today: Kaneohe vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneohe | 6:26 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 40m |
| Kailua | 6:26 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 40m |
| Kalihi-Palama | 6:27 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 40m |
| Honolulu | 6:27 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 40m |
| Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster Village | 6:27 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 40m |
Kaneohe sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 49m
- Latest sunset 7:17 PM (June 27)
- Earliest sunset 5:47 PM (November 20)
- Earliest sunrise 5:48 AM (May 30)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (January 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kaneohe (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 | 6:26 PM | 12h 06m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 49m |
Kaneohe sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:26 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 40m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:27 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 38m | −1m 11s |
| 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 | 6:03 PM | 11h 34m | −1m 09s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 33m | −1m 09s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:29 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 32m | −1m 08s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:29 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 30m | −1m 09s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:30 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 29m | −1m 07s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:30 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 28m | −1m 08s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:31 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 27m | −1m 07s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:31 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 06s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:32 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 06s |
Twilight times in Kaneohe today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:12 AM | 7:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:38 AM | 6:55 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:04 AM | 6:29 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:12 AM | 6:55 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:38 PM | 6:21 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Kaneohe by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 6:00 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 | 6:45 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 Kaneohe
What time is sunset in Kaneohe today?
Sunset in Kaneohe, Hawaii is at 6:07 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Kaneohe today?
Sunrise in Kaneohe is at 6:26 AM today, with 11h 40m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kaneohe tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kaneohe tomorrow is at 6:27 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Kaneohe tomorrow?
Sunset in Kaneohe tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
How long is the day in Kaneohe today?
Kaneohe gets 11h 40m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:26 AM and sunset at 6:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Kaneohe?
The evening golden hour in Kaneohe is about 5:38 PM to 6:21 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kaneohe?
The evening blue hour in Kaneohe runs from about 6:21 PM to 6:29 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kaneohe?
After sunset at 6:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kaneohe at around 6:29 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kaneohe?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kaneohe — is at 12:17 PM today.
Nearest cities to Kaneohe
- KailuaHI
- Kalihi-PalamaHI
- HonoluluHI
- Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster VillageHI
- East HonoluluHI
- 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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- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.