Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bellevue, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bellevue: sunrise 7:28 AM, sunset 6:20 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Bellevue is at 6:21 PM and sunrise was at 7:26 AM, giving Bellevue 10h 55m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Bellevue, is at 12:54 PM.
Because Bellevue is at 47.61° (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 21 seconds. This is autumn in Bellevue, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Bellevue's golden hour, about 5:41 PM to 6:41 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:41 PM to 6:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bellevue is at 6:20 PM and sunrise at 7:28 AM — about 3m 20s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bellevue drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Bellevue, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bellevue ranges from as early as 4:16 PM (around December 8) to as late as 9:10 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 58m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 24m.
Moon in Bellevue today
Sunset today: Bellevue vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
| Kirkland | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
| West Lake Sammamish | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
| Redmond | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
| Sammamish | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
Bellevue sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 58m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 24m
- Latest sunset 9:10 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:16 PM (December 8)
- Earliest sunrise 5:10 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bellevue (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 10m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:11 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 58m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 24m |
Bellevue sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:28 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 51m | −3m 20s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:29 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 48m | −3m 19s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 45m | −3m 19s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 41m | −3m 18s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:33 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 38m | −3m 18s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 35m | −3m 17s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:36 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 32m | −3m 16s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:38 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 28m | −3m 15s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:39 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 25m | −3m 15s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 22m | −3m 14s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:42 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 19m | −3m 12s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:44 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 15m | −3m 12s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:45 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 12m | −3m 11s |
Twilight times in Bellevue today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:43 AM | 8:04 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:55 AM | 6:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:06 AM | 8:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:41 PM | 6:41 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bellevue by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:27 PM | 8h 30m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 34m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 04m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 51m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 29m |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 43m |
| July | 5:15 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 54m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 55m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 20m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 57m |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 42m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bellevue
What time is sunset in Bellevue today?
Sunset in Bellevue, Washington is at 6:21 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bellevue today?
Sunrise in Bellevue is at 7:26 AM today, with 10h 55m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bellevue tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bellevue tomorrow is at 7:28 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Bellevue tomorrow?
Sunset in Bellevue tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
How long is the day in Bellevue today?
Bellevue gets 10h 55m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:26 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Bellevue?
The evening golden hour in Bellevue is about 5:41 PM to 6:41 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bellevue?
The evening blue hour in Bellevue runs from about 6:41 PM to 6:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bellevue?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bellevue at around 6:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bellevue?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bellevue — is at 12:54 PM today.
Nearest cities to Bellevue
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