Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bellingham, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bellingham: sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Bellingham at 6:21 PM, having risen at 7:29 AM. That works out to 10h 52m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Bellingham, is at 12:56 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 3 minutes shorter and 29 seconds. Through autumn, 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 5:39 PM to 6:41 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:41 PM to 6:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bellingham is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 7:30 AM — about 3m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bellingham drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Bellingham, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:29 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 52m |
| Mount Vernon | 7:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 53m |
| Marysville | 7:27 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 54m |
| Everett | 7:27 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 54m |
| Lynnwood | 7:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 54m |
Bellingham sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 16h 09m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 14m
- Latest sunset 9:16 PM (June 19)
- Earliest sunset 4:13 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:06 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:03 AM (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 Oct 14 | 7:29 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 52m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:30 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 48m | −3m 29s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:32 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 45m | −3m 28s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:33 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 41m | −3m 27s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:35 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 38m | −3m 27s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:36 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 35m | −3m 26s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:38 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 31m | −3m 25s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:40 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 28m | −3m 25s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:41 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 24m | −3m 24s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:43 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 21m | −3m 23s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:44 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 18m | −3m 22s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:46 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 14m | −3m 21s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:47 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 11m | −3m 20s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 08m | −3m 19s |
Twilight times in Bellingham today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:44 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:20 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:56 AM | 6:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:08 AM | 8:11 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:39 PM | 6:41 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bellingham
What time is sunset in Bellingham today?
Sunset in Bellingham, 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 Bellingham today?
Sunrise in Bellingham is at 7:29 AM today, with 10h 52m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bellingham tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bellingham tomorrow is at 7:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Bellingham tomorrow?
Sunset in Bellingham tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Bellingham today?
Bellingham gets 10h 52m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:29 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Bellingham?
The evening golden hour in Bellingham is about 5:39 PM to 6:41 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bellingham?
The evening blue hour in Bellingham runs from about 6:41 PM to 6:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bellingham?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bellingham at around 6:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bellingham?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bellingham — is at 12:56 PM today.
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