Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bellingham, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bellingham: sunrise 5:24 AM, sunset 9:06 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Bellingham at 9:07 PM, having risen at 5:23 AM. That works out to 15h 44m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Bellingham, is at 1:15 PM.
Bellingham lies at latitude 48.76°, 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 1 minute shorter and 55 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Bellingham keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Bellingham's golden hour, about 8:21 PM to 9:32 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:32 PM to 9:48 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bellingham is at 9:06 PM and sunrise at 5:24 AM — about 1m 59s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bellingham drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Bellingham right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bellingham ranges from as early as 4:13 PM (around December 6) to as late as 9:16 PM (around June 19). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 16h 09m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 14m.
Moon in Bellingham today
Sunset today: Bellingham vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 5:23 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 44m |
| Marysville | 5:25 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 38m |
| Everett | 5:25 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 37m |
| Kirkland | 5:26 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 35m |
| Seattle | 5:27 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 34m |
Bellingham sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 16h 09m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 14m
- Latest sunset 9:16 PM (around June 19)
- Earliest sunset 4:13 PM (around December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:06 AM (around June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:03 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bellingham (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 10m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 09m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 10m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 14m |
Bellingham sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:23 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 44m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:24 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 42m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:25 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 40m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:26 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 38m | −2m 06s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:27 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 35m | −2m 10s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:29 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 33m | −2m 13s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:30 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 31m | −2m 17s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:31 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 29m | −2m 19s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:32 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 26m | −2m 23s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:33 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 24m | −2m 26s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:35 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 21m | −2m 29s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:36 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 19m | −2m 32s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:37 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 16m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:39 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 14m | −2m 37s |
Twilight times in Bellingham today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 2:26 AM | 12:05 AM |
| Nautical twilight | 3:47 AM | 10:43 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:42 AM | 9:48 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 4:58 AM | 6:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:21 PM | 9:32 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Bellingham.
Sunrise & sunset in Bellingham by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 4:24 PM | 8h 20m |
| February | 7:39 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 28m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 02m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 53m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 35m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 53m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 04m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 03m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 23m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 38m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 51m |
| December | 7:42 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 33m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Bellingham.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bellingham
What time is sunset in Bellingham today?
Sunset in Bellingham, Washington is at 9:07 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bellingham today?
Sunrise in Bellingham is at 5:23 AM today, with 15h 44m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bellingham tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bellingham tomorrow is at 5:24 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Bellingham tomorrow?
Sunset in Bellingham tomorrow is at 9:06 PM.
How long is the day in Bellingham today?
Bellingham gets 15h 44m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:23 AM and sunset at 9:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Bellingham?
The evening golden hour in Bellingham is about 8:21 PM to 9:32 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bellingham?
The evening blue hour in Bellingham runs from about 9:32 PM to 9:48 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bellingham?
After sunset at 9:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bellingham at around 9:48 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bellingham?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bellingham — is at 1:15 PM today.
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