Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kennewick, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kennewick: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:09 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Kennewick is at 6:11 PM and sunrise was at 7:12 AM, giving Kennewick 10h 58m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Kennewick at 12:42 PM.
Sitting at 46.21° latitude puts Kennewick in 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 11 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Kennewick move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Kennewick's golden hour, about 5:31 PM to 6:30 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:30 PM to 6:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kennewick is at 6:09 PM and sunrise at 7:14 AM — about 3m 10s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kennewick drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Kennewick, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kennewick ranges from as early as 4:10 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:52 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 46m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 36m.
Moon in Kennewick today
Sunset today: Kennewick vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m |
| Pasco | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m |
| Richland | 7:13 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m |
| Yakima | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 57m |
| Wenatchee | 7:18 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 55m |
Kennewick sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 46m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 36m
- Latest sunset 8:52 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:10 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:04 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:39 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kennewick (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:05 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 46m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 36m |
Kennewick sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:14 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 55m | −3m 10s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:15 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 52m | −3m 10s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:16 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 49m | −3m 09s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:18 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 45m | −3m 08s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:19 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 42m | −3m 08s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:21 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 39m | −3m 07s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:22 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 36m | −3m 07s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 33m | −3m 06s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:25 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 30m | −3m 04s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:26 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 27m | −3m 04s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 24m | −3m 04s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:29 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 21m | −3m 02s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:30 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 18m | −3m 01s |
Twilight times in Kennewick today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:32 AM | 7:51 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 7:16 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:42 AM | 6:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:53 AM | 7:52 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:31 PM | 6:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Kennewick by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 41m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 42m |
| March | 6:35 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 07m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 22m |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 31m |
| July | 5:09 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 42m |
| August | 5:38 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 47m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 16m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 03m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:11 PM | 8h 52m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kennewick
What time is sunset in Kennewick today?
Sunset in Kennewick, Washington is at 6:11 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Kennewick today?
Sunrise in Kennewick is at 7:12 AM today, with 10h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kennewick tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kennewick tomorrow is at 7:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:09 PM.
What time is sunset in Kennewick tomorrow?
Sunset in Kennewick tomorrow is at 6:09 PM.
How long is the day in Kennewick today?
Kennewick gets 10h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:12 AM and sunset at 6:11 PM.
When is golden hour in Kennewick?
The evening golden hour in Kennewick is about 5:31 PM to 6:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kennewick?
The evening blue hour in Kennewick runs from about 6:30 PM to 6:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kennewick?
After sunset at 6:11 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kennewick at around 6:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kennewick?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kennewick — is at 12:42 PM today.
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