Sunset & Sunrise Today in Eugene, Oregon
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Eugene: sunrise 6:33 AM, sunset 7:51 PM.
In Eugene, Oregon, the sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 7:52 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 20m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Eugene at 1:13 PM.
Because Eugene is at 44.05° (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 53 seconds. This is summer in Eugene, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Eugene's golden hour, about 7:15 PM to 8:11 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:11 PM to 8:23 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Eugene is at 7:51 PM and sunrise at 6:33 AM — about 2m 54s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Eugene drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Eugene, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Eugene ranges from as early as 4:33 PM (around December 6) to as late as 8:59 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 Eugene today
Sunset today: Eugene vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | 6:32 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 20m |
| Springfield | 6:32 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 20m |
| Corvallis | 6:32 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 21m |
| Albany | 6:31 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 21m |
| Salem | 6:31 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 22m |
Eugene sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 29m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:59 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:33 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:28 AM (June 14)
- Latest sunrise 7:48 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Eugene (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 29m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 52m |
Eugene sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:32 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 20m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:33 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 54s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:34 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 54s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:36 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 55s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:37 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 55s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:38 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 56s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:39 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 56s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 57s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:41 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 57s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:42 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 58s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:44 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 58s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:45 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 58s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:46 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 58s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:47 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 59s |
Twilight times in Eugene today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:47 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:26 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:02 AM | 8:23 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:13 AM | 7:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:15 PM | 8:11 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Eugene by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 57m |
| February | 7:29 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 52m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 11m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 15m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 25m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 34m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 11m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 12m |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Eugene
What time is sunset in Eugene today?
Sunset in Eugene, Oregon is at 7:52 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Eugene today?
Sunrise in Eugene is at 6:32 AM today, with 13h 20m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Eugene tomorrow?
Sunrise in Eugene tomorrow is at 6:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Eugene tomorrow?
Sunset in Eugene tomorrow is at 7:51 PM.
How long is the day in Eugene today?
Eugene gets 13h 20m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 7:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Eugene?
The evening golden hour in Eugene is about 7:15 PM to 8:11 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Eugene?
The evening blue hour in Eugene runs from about 8:11 PM to 8:23 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Eugene?
After sunset at 7:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Eugene at around 8:23 PM today.
When is solar noon in Eugene?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Eugene — is at 1:13 PM today.
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