Sunset & Sunrise Today in Federal Way, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Federal Way: sunrise 5:29 AM, sunset 9:00 PM.
Federal Way, Washington sees the sun come up at 5:28 AM and go down at 9:01 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 15h 32m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Federal Way at 1:15 PM.
Sitting at 47.32° latitude puts Federal Way in the upper mid-latitudes — there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 48 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Federal Way move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Federal Way runs from about 8:16 PM to 9:25 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:25 PM to 9:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Federal Way is at 9:00 PM and sunrise at 5:29 AM — about 1m 51s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Federal Way drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Federal Way right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Federal Way ranges from as early as 4:18 PM (around December 6) to as late as 9:09 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 56m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 27m.
Moon in Federal Way today
Sunset today: Federal Way vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 32m |
| Auburn | 5:28 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 32m |
| Kent | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| Tacoma | 5:29 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 32m |
| Renton | 5:27 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
Federal Way sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 56m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 27m
- Latest sunset 9:09 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:18 PM (around December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:12 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:56 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Federal Way (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:13 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 56m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 27m |
Federal Way sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 32m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:29 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 30m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:30 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 28m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:31 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 26m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:32 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 24m | −2m 02s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:33 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 22m | −2m 05s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:35 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 20m | −2m 09s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:36 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 18m | −2m 11s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:37 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 16m | −2m 15s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:38 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 13m | −2m 17s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:39 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 11m | −2m 20s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:40 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 09m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:42 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 06m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:43 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 04m | −2m 28s |
Twilight times in Federal Way today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 2:49 AM | 11:39 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 3:58 AM | 10:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:49 AM | 9:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:16 PM | 9:25 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Federal Way.
Sunrise & sunset in Federal Way by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 32m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 36m |
| March | 6:49 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 | 5:48 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 53m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 19m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:53 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 in Federal Way.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Federal Way
What time is sunset in Federal Way today?
Sunset in Federal Way, Washington is at 9:01 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Federal Way today?
Sunrise in Federal Way is at 5:28 AM today, with 15h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Federal Way tomorrow?
Sunrise in Federal Way tomorrow is at 5:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:00 PM.
What time is sunset in Federal Way tomorrow?
Sunset in Federal Way tomorrow is at 9:00 PM.
How long is the day in Federal Way today?
Federal Way gets 15h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:28 AM and sunset at 9:01 PM.
When is golden hour in Federal Way?
The evening golden hour in Federal Way is about 8:16 PM to 9:25 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Federal Way?
The evening blue hour in Federal Way runs from about 9:25 PM to 9:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Federal Way?
After sunset at 9:01 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Federal Way at around 9:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Federal Way?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Federal Way — is at 1:15 PM today.
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