Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hillsboro, Oregon
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hillsboro: sunrise 6:31 AM, sunset 7:52 PM.
In Hillsboro, Oregon, the sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 7:54 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 24m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Hillsboro at 1:13 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 3 seconds. Through summer, 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 7:16 PM to 8:14 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:14 PM to 8:25 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hillsboro is at 7:52 PM and sunrise at 6:31 AM — about 3m 3s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hillsboro drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Hillsboro right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 6:30 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 24m |
| Aloha | 6:29 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 24m |
| Beaverton | 6:29 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 24m |
| Tigard | 6:29 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 24m |
| Portland | 6:28 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 24m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:30 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 24m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:31 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 21m | −3m 03s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:32 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 18m | −3m 03s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:33 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 15m | −3m 05s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:35 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 12m | −3m 04s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:36 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 09m | −3m 06s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:37 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 05m | −3m 05s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:38 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 02m | −3m 06s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 59m | −3m 07s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:41 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 56m | −3m 07s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:42 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 53m | −3m 07s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:43 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 50m | −3m 08s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:44 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 47m | −3m 08s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:46 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 44m | −3m 08s |
Twilight times in Hillsboro today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:41 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:21 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:58 AM | 8:25 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:10 AM | 7:08 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:16 PM | 8:14 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 7:54 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 6:30 AM today, with 13h 24m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hillsboro tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hillsboro tomorrow is at 6:31 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:52 PM.
What time is sunset in Hillsboro tomorrow?
Sunset in Hillsboro tomorrow is at 7:52 PM.
How long is the day in Hillsboro today?
Hillsboro gets 13h 24m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:30 AM and sunset at 7:54 PM.
When is golden hour in Hillsboro?
The evening golden hour in Hillsboro is about 7:16 PM to 8:14 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hillsboro?
The evening blue hour in Hillsboro runs from about 8:14 PM to 8:25 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hillsboro?
After sunset at 7:54 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hillsboro at around 8:25 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hillsboro?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hillsboro — is at 1:13 PM today.
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