Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kirkland, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kirkland: sunrise 7:28 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Kirkland at 6:21 PM, having risen at 7:26 AM. That works out to 10h 55m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Kirkland falls at 12:54 PM.
Sitting at 47.68° latitude puts Kirkland 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 21 seconds. This is autumn in Kirkland, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Kirkland'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 Kirkland is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 7:28 AM — about 3m 20s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kirkland drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Kirkland, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kirkland ranges from as early as 4:16 PM (around December 7) to as late as 9:10 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 59m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 24m.
Moon in Kirkland today
Sunset today: Kirkland vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
| Redmond | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
| Bellevue | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
| Bothell | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 54m |
| Sammamish | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m |
Kirkland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 59m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 24m
- Latest sunset 9:10 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:16 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:10 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kirkland (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 | 5:11 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 59m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 24m |
Kirkland sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:28 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 51m | −3m 20s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:29 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 48m | −3m 20s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 45m | −3m 20s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 41m | −3m 19s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:34 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 38m | −3m 18s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 35m | −3m 17s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:37 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 31m | −3m 17s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:38 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 28m | −3m 16s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:40 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 25m | −3m 15s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 22m | −3m 14s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:43 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 18m | −3m 13s |
| 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 Kirkland today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:43 AM | 8:04 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:19 AM | 7:29 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:55 AM | 6:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:06 AM | 8:07 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 Kirkland by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:27 PM | 8h 29m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 34m |
| 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 29m |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 43m |
| July | 5:15 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 54m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 56m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 20m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 56m |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 41m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kirkland
What time is sunset in Kirkland today?
Sunset in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland today?
Sunrise in Kirkland is at 7:26 AM today, with 10h 55m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kirkland tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kirkland tomorrow is at 7:28 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Kirkland tomorrow?
Sunset in Kirkland tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Kirkland today?
Kirkland gets 10h 55m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:26 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Kirkland?
The evening golden hour in Kirkland is about 5:40 PM to 6:41 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kirkland?
The evening blue hour in Kirkland runs from about 6:41 PM to 6:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kirkland?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kirkland at around 6:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kirkland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kirkland — is at 12:54 PM today.
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