Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bothell, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bothell: sunrise 7:28 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
In Bothell, Washington, the sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 6:21 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 10h 54m of daylight. Local solar noon in Bothell falls at 12:54 PM.
Because Bothell is at 47.76° (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 22 seconds. This is autumn in Bothell, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Bothell's golden hour, about 5:40 PM to 6:41 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:41 PM to 6:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bothell is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 7:28 AM — about 3m 21s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bothell drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Bothell, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bothell ranges from as early as 4:16 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:11 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 16h 00m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 23m.
Moon in Bothell today
Sunset today: Bothell vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 54m |
| Kirkland | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
| Shoreline | 7:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 54m |
| Lynnwood | 7:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 54m |
| Redmond | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
Bothell sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 16h 00m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 23m
- Latest sunset 9:11 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:16 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:10 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:58 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bothell (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 | 5:10 AM | 9:10 PM | 16h 00m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:55 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 23m |
Bothell sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 54m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:28 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 51m | −3m 21s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:29 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 48m | −3m 20s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 44m | −3m 20s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 41m | −3m 20s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:34 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 38m | −3m 19s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 34m | −3m 18s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:37 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 31m | −3m 17s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:38 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 28m | −3m 16s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:40 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 25m | −3m 16s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 21m | −3m 15s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:43 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 18m | −3m 14s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:44 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 15m | −3m 13s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:46 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 12m | −3m 11s |
Twilight times in Bothell 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 | 7:07 AM | 8:08 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:40 PM | 6:41 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bothell by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 4:27 PM | 8h 29m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 33m |
| 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 30m |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 44m |
| July | 5:14 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 55m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 56m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 21m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 38m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 56m |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 41m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bothell
What time is sunset in Bothell today?
Sunset in Bothell, 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 Bothell today?
Sunrise in Bothell is at 7:26 AM today, with 10h 54m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bothell tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bothell tomorrow is at 7:28 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Bothell tomorrow?
Sunset in Bothell tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Bothell today?
Bothell gets 10h 54m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:26 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Bothell?
The evening golden hour in Bothell is about 5:40 PM to 6:41 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bothell?
The evening blue hour in Bothell runs from about 6:41 PM to 6:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bothell?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bothell at around 6:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bothell?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bothell — is at 12:54 PM today.
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