Sunset & Sunrise Today in Auburn, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Auburn: sunrise 6:25 AM, sunset 7:52 PM.
Auburn, Washington sees the sun come up at 6:24 AM and go down at 7:54 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — 13h 29m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Auburn, is at 1:10 PM.
Because Auburn is at 47.31° (the upper mid-latitudes), there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 3 minutes shorter and 15 seconds. This is summer in Auburn, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Auburn this evening is roughly 7:14 PM–8:14 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:14 PM to 8:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Auburn is at 7:52 PM and sunrise at 6:25 AM — about 3m 15s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Auburn drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Auburn right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Auburn ranges from as early as 4:18 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:09 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 55m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 27m.
Moon in Auburn today
Sunset today: Auburn vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 29m |
| Federal Way | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 29m |
| Kent | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 29m |
| Tacoma | 6:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 29m |
| South Hill | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 29m |
Auburn sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 27m
- Latest sunset 9:09 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:18 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:12 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:56 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Auburn (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 55m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 27m |
Auburn sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 29m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:25 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 26m | −3m 15s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 23m | −3m 16s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:28 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 19m | −3m 16s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 16m | −3m 17s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:31 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 13m | −3m 18s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:32 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 09m | −3m 18s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:33 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 06m | −3m 18s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:35 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 03m | −3m 19s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 00m | −3m 19s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:37 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 56m | −3m 20s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:39 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 53m | −3m 19s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:40 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 50m | −3m 21s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:41 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 46m | −3m 20s |
Twilight times in Auburn today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:31 AM | 9:46 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:13 AM | 9:05 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:51 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:04 AM | 7:04 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:14 PM | 8:14 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Auburn by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 32m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 36m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 05m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 50m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 40m |
| July | 5:17 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 51m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 53m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 19m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 58m |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 44m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Auburn
What time is sunset in Auburn today?
Sunset in Auburn, Washington is at 7:54 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Auburn today?
Sunrise in Auburn is at 6:24 AM today, with 13h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Auburn tomorrow?
Sunrise in Auburn tomorrow is at 6:25 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:52 PM.
What time is sunset in Auburn tomorrow?
Sunset in Auburn tomorrow is at 7:52 PM.
How long is the day in Auburn today?
Auburn gets 13h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:24 AM and sunset at 7:54 PM.
When is golden hour in Auburn?
The evening golden hour in Auburn is about 7:14 PM to 8:14 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Auburn?
The evening blue hour in Auburn runs from about 8:14 PM to 8:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Auburn?
After sunset at 7:54 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Auburn at around 8:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in Auburn?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Auburn — is at 1:10 PM today.
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