Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kennewick, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kennewick: sunrise 6:15 AM, sunset 7:38 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Kennewick is at 7:40 PM and sunrise was at 6:13 AM, giving Kennewick 13h 26m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Kennewick at 12:57 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 7 seconds. As summer 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 7:01 PM to 7:59 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:59 PM to 8:11 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kennewick is at 7:38 PM and sunrise at 6:15 AM — about 3m 8s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kennewick drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Kennewick, the season of long evenings. 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 | 6:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 26m |
| Pasco | 6:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 26m |
| Richland | 6:14 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 26m |
| Yakima | 6:18 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 27m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 26m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:15 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 23m | −3m 08s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:16 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 20m | −3m 08s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:17 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 16m | −3m 09s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:18 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 13m | −3m 09s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:20 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 10m | −3m 10s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:21 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 07m | −3m 11s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:22 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 04m | −3m 10s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:23 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 01m | −3m 11s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 57m | −3m 12s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:26 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 54m | −3m 12s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:27 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 51m | −3m 12s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:28 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 48m | −3m 13s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:30 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 45m | −3m 13s |
Twilight times in Kennewick today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:23 AM | 9:29 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:04 AM | 8:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:41 AM | 8:11 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:53 AM | 6:52 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:01 PM | 7:59 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 7:40 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 6:13 AM today, with 13h 26m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kennewick tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kennewick tomorrow is at 6:15 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:38 PM.
What time is sunset in Kennewick tomorrow?
Sunset in Kennewick tomorrow is at 7:38 PM.
How long is the day in Kennewick today?
Kennewick gets 13h 26m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:13 AM and sunset at 7:40 PM.
When is golden hour in Kennewick?
The evening golden hour in Kennewick is about 7:01 PM to 7:59 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kennewick?
The evening blue hour in Kennewick runs from about 7:59 PM to 8:11 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kennewick?
After sunset at 7:40 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kennewick at around 8:11 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kennewick?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kennewick — is at 12:57 PM today.
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