Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kent, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kent: sunrise 5:29 AM, sunset 9:00 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Kent at 9:01 PM, having risen at 5:28 AM. That works out to 15h 33m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Kent at 1:14 PM.
Because Kent is at 47.38° (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. Through summer, the sunset time in Kent keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Kent 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 Kent is at 9:00 PM and sunrise at 5:29 AM — about 1m 52s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kent drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Kent, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kent ranges from as early as 4:17 PM (around December 9) 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 26m.
Moon in Kent today
Sunset today: Kent vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| Auburn | 5:28 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 32m |
| Federal Way | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 32m |
| Renton | 5:27 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| Tacoma | 5:29 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 32m |
Kent sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 56m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 26m
- Latest sunset 9:09 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:17 PM (around December 9)
- Earliest sunrise 5:11 AM (around June 14)
- Latest sunrise 7:56 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kent (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 56m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 26m |
Kent sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:29 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 31m | −1m 52s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:30 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 29m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:31 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 27m | −1m 59s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:32 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 25m | −2m 02s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:33 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 23m | −2m 05s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:34 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 21m | −2m 09s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:35 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 18m | −2m 12s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:36 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 16m | −2m 14s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:37 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 14m | −2m 18s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:39 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 11m | −2m 21s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:40 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 09m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 07m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:42 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 04m | −2m 29s |
Twilight times in Kent today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 2:47 AM | 11:39 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 3:57 AM | 10:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:48 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 Kent.
Sunrise & sunset in Kent by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 4:28 PM | 8h 32m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 35m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 04m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 51m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 28m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 41m |
| July | 5:16 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 52m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 54m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 20m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 58m |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 44m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Kent.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kent
What time is sunset in Kent today?
Sunset in Kent, 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 Kent today?
Sunrise in Kent is at 5:28 AM today, with 15h 33m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kent tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kent tomorrow is at 5:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:00 PM.
What time is sunset in Kent tomorrow?
Sunset in Kent tomorrow is at 9:00 PM.
How long is the day in Kent today?
Kent gets 15h 33m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:28 AM and sunset at 9:01 PM.
When is golden hour in Kent?
The evening golden hour in Kent is about 8:16 PM to 9:25 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kent?
The evening blue hour in Kent runs from about 9:25 PM to 9:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kent?
After sunset at 9:01 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kent at around 9:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kent?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kent — is at 1:14 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Kent
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Sunset card for Kent
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