Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bend, Oregon
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bend: sunrise 7:20 AM, sunset 6:20 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Bend is at 6:22 PM and sunrise was at 7:19 AM, giving Bend 11h 03m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Bend at 12:51 PM.
Sitting at 44.06° latitude puts Bend in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 56 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Bend move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Bend's golden hour, about 5:44 PM to 6:41 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:41 PM to 6:52 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bend is at 6:20 PM and sunrise at 7:20 AM — about 2m 56s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bend drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Bend, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bend ranges from as early as 4:26 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:52 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 29m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 52m.
Moon in Bend today
Sunset today: Bend vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | 7:19 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 03m |
| Oregon City | 7:25 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 00m |
| Gresham | 7:25 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 00m |
| Lake Oswego | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 00m |
| Tigard | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 00m |
Bend sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 29m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:52 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:26 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:21 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:41 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bend (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:22 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 29m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 52m |
Bend sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:19 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 03m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 56s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:21 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 56s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:22 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 55s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:24 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 55s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:25 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 53s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:26 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 54s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:27 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 52s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:29 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 52s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:30 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 51s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:31 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 50s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:33 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 49s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:34 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 28m | −2m 49s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:35 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 26m | −2m 47s |
Twilight times in Bend today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:42 AM | 7:58 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:16 AM | 7:25 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:49 AM | 6:52 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:00 AM | 7:57 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:44 PM | 6:41 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bend by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 4:37 PM | 8h 57m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 52m |
| March | 6:42 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 11m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 15m |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 25m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 34m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 11m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 12m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bend
What time is sunset in Bend today?
Sunset in Bend, Oregon is at 6:22 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bend today?
Sunrise in Bend is at 7:19 AM today, with 11h 03m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bend tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bend tomorrow is at 7:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Bend tomorrow?
Sunset in Bend tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
How long is the day in Bend today?
Bend gets 11h 03m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:19 AM and sunset at 6:22 PM.
When is golden hour in Bend?
The evening golden hour in Bend is about 5:44 PM to 6:41 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bend?
The evening blue hour in Bend runs from about 6:41 PM to 6:52 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bend?
After sunset at 6:22 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bend at around 6:52 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bend?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bend — is at 12:51 PM today.
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