Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kirkland, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kirkland: sunrise 5:27 AM, sunset 9:01 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Kirkland at 9:02 PM, having risen at 5:26 AM. That works out to 15h 35m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Kirkland falls at 1:14 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 1 minute shorter and 50 seconds. This is summer 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 8:16 PM to 9:26 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:26 PM to 9:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kirkland is at 9:01 PM and sunrise at 5:27 AM — about 1m 53s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kirkland drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Kirkland right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 5:26 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 35m |
| Bellevue | 5:27 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 34m |
| Seattle | 5:27 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 34m |
| Renton | 5:27 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| Everett | 5:25 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 37m |
Kirkland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 59m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 24m
- Latest sunset 9:10 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:16 PM (around December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:10 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (around 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 Jul 15 | 5:26 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 35m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:27 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m | −1m 53s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:28 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 31m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:30 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 29m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:31 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 27m | −2m 04s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:32 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 25m | −2m 07s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:33 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 23m | −2m 10s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:34 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 21m | −2m 14s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:35 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 18m | −2m 16s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:36 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 16m | −2m 20s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:37 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 14m | −2m 22s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:39 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 11m | −2m 25s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:40 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 09m | −2m 28s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 06m | −2m 31s |
Twilight times in Kirkland today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 2:43 AM | 11:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 3:55 AM | 10:33 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:47 AM | 9:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:02 AM | 6:12 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:16 PM | 9:26 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Kirkland.
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 in Kirkland.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kirkland
What time is sunset in Kirkland today?
Sunset in Kirkland, Washington is at 9:02 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 5:26 AM today, with 15h 35m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kirkland tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kirkland tomorrow is at 5:27 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:01 PM.
What time is sunset in Kirkland tomorrow?
Sunset in Kirkland tomorrow is at 9:01 PM.
How long is the day in Kirkland today?
Kirkland gets 15h 35m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:26 AM and sunset at 9:02 PM.
When is golden hour in Kirkland?
The evening golden hour in Kirkland is about 8:16 PM to 9:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kirkland?
The evening blue hour in Kirkland runs from about 9:26 PM to 9:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kirkland?
After sunset at 9:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kirkland at around 9:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kirkland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kirkland — is at 1:14 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Kirkland
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Sunset card for Kirkland
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