Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hillsboro, Oregon
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hillsboro: sunrise 7:28 AM, sunset 6:25 PM.
In Hillsboro, Oregon, the sun rises at 7:27 AM and sets at 6:27 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 00m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Hillsboro at 12:58 PM.
Hillsboro lies at latitude 45.52°, in the upper mid-latitudes, where there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 3 minutes shorter and 6 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Hillsboro keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Hillsboro's golden hour, about 5:48 PM to 6:46 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:46 PM to 6:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hillsboro is at 6:25 PM and sunrise at 7:28 AM — about 3m 6s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hillsboro drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Hillsboro, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hillsboro ranges from as early as 4:28 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:04 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 40m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 41m.
Moon in Hillsboro today
Sunset today: Hillsboro vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 7:27 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 00m |
| Aloha | 7:26 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 00m |
| Beaverton | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 00m |
| Tigard | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 00m |
| Portland | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 00m |
Hillsboro sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 40m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 41m
- Latest sunset 9:04 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:22 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:52 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hillsboro (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:23 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 40m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 41m |
Hillsboro sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:27 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 00m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:28 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 56m | −3m 06s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:30 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 53m | −3m 05s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 50m | −3m 05s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 47m | −3m 04s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:34 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 44m | −3m 03s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 41m | −3m 02s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:36 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 38m | −3m 02s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:38 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 35m | −3m 01s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:39 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 32m | −3m 01s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:40 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 29m | −2m 59s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:42 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 26m | −2m 59s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:43 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 23m | −2m 57s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:45 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 20m | −2m 57s |
Twilight times in Hillsboro today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:48 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:22 AM | 7:32 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:08 AM | 8:06 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:48 PM | 6:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hillsboro by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 4:39 PM | 8h 46m |
| February | 7:33 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 45m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 08m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 48m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 18m |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 26m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 36m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 43m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 15m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 06m |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 57m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hillsboro
What time is sunset in Hillsboro today?
Sunset in Hillsboro, Oregon is at 6:27 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hillsboro today?
Sunrise in Hillsboro is at 7:27 AM today, with 11h 00m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hillsboro tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hillsboro tomorrow is at 7:28 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Hillsboro tomorrow?
Sunset in Hillsboro tomorrow is at 6:25 PM.
How long is the day in Hillsboro today?
Hillsboro gets 11h 00m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:27 AM and sunset at 6:27 PM.
When is golden hour in Hillsboro?
The evening golden hour in Hillsboro is about 5:48 PM to 6:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hillsboro?
The evening blue hour in Hillsboro runs from about 6:46 PM to 6:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hillsboro?
After sunset at 6:27 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hillsboro at around 6:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hillsboro?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hillsboro — is at 12:58 PM today.
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