Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lacey, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lacey: sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 6:23 PM.
In Lacey, Washington, the sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 6:25 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 10h 56m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Lacey at 12:57 PM.
Sitting at 47.03° latitude puts Lacey 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 17 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Lacey keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Lacey this evening is roughly 5:44 PM–6:44 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:44 PM to 6:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lacey is at 6:23 PM and sunrise at 7:29 AM — about 3m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lacey drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Lacey, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lacey ranges from as early as 4:21 PM (around December 7) to as late as 9:10 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 53m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 29m.
Moon in Lacey today
Sunset today: Lacey vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey | 7:28 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 56m |
| Olympia | 7:28 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 56m |
| Lakewood | 7:27 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 56m |
| Lakewood | 7:27 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 56m |
| Parkland | 7:27 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 56m |
Lacey sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 53m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 29m
- Latest sunset 9:10 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:21 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:15 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lacey (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 53m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 4:24 PM | 8h 29m |
Lacey sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:28 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 56m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 53m | −3m 16s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:31 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 50m | −3m 15s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:32 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 46m | −3m 15s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:34 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 43m | −3m 14s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:35 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 40m | −3m 13s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:37 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 37m | −3m 13s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:38 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 33m | −3m 12s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:39 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 30m | −3m 12s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:41 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 27m | −3m 10s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:42 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 24m | −3m 10s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:44 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 21m | −3m 09s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:45 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 18m | −3m 07s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:47 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 15m | −3m 07s |
Twilight times in Lacey today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:22 AM | 7:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:57 AM | 6:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:08 AM | 8:09 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:44 PM | 6:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lacey by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:32 PM | 8h 35m |
| February | 7:36 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 37m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 05m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 50m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 26m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 38m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 49m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 52m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 19m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 59m |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:23 PM | 8h 46m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lacey
What time is sunset in Lacey today?
Sunset in Lacey, Washington is at 6:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lacey today?
Sunrise in Lacey is at 7:28 AM today, with 10h 56m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lacey tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lacey tomorrow is at 7:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:23 PM.
What time is sunset in Lacey tomorrow?
Sunset in Lacey tomorrow is at 6:23 PM.
How long is the day in Lacey today?
Lacey gets 10h 56m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:28 AM and sunset at 6:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Lacey?
The evening golden hour in Lacey is about 5:44 PM to 6:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lacey?
The evening blue hour in Lacey runs from about 6:44 PM to 6:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lacey?
After sunset at 6:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lacey at around 6:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lacey?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lacey — is at 12:57 PM today.
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