Sunset & Sunrise Today in Mount Vernon, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Mount Vernon: sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Mount Vernon at 6:21 PM, having risen at 7:28 AM. That works out to 10h 53m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Mount Vernon, is at 12:55 PM.
Mount Vernon lies at latitude 48.42°, in the upper mid-latitudes, where there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 3 minutes shorter and 26 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Mount Vernon keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Mount Vernon's golden hour, about 5:39 PM to 6:41 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:41 PM to 6:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Mount Vernon is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 7:29 AM — about 3m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Mount Vernon drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Mount Vernon, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Mount Vernon ranges from as early as 4:13 PM (around December 10) to as late as 9:14 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 16h 06m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 17m.
Moon in Mount Vernon today
Sunset today: Mount Vernon vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 7:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 53m |
| Bellingham | 7:29 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 52m |
| Marysville | 7:27 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 54m |
| Everett | 7:27 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 54m |
| Lynnwood | 7:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 54m |
Mount Vernon sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 16h 06m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 17m
- Latest sunset 9:14 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:13 PM (December 10)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:01 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Mount Vernon (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 10m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:08 AM | 9:14 PM | 16h 06m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:58 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 17m |
Mount Vernon sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 53m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:29 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 49m | −3m 26s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:31 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 46m | −3m 25s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:32 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 42m | −3m 25s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:34 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 39m | −3m 24s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:35 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 36m | −3m 24s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:37 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 32m | −3m 23s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:38 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 29m | −3m 22s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:40 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 26m | −3m 21s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:41 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 22m | −3m 21s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:43 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 19m | −3m 19s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:44 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 16m | −3m 19s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:46 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 12m | −3m 17s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:48 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 09m | −3m 17s |
Twilight times in Mount Vernon today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:43 AM | 8:05 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:20 AM | 7:29 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:56 AM | 6:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:08 AM | 8:09 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:39 PM | 6:41 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Mount Vernon by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 23m |
| February | 7:38 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 30m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 02m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 52m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 33m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 50m |
| July | 5:12 AM | 9:13 PM | 16h 01m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 00m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 22m |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 38m |
| November | 6:55 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 53m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Mount Vernon
What time is sunset in Mount Vernon today?
Sunset in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon today?
Sunrise in Mount Vernon is at 7:28 AM today, with 10h 53m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Mount Vernon tomorrow?
Sunrise in Mount Vernon tomorrow is at 7:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Mount Vernon tomorrow?
Sunset in Mount Vernon tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Mount Vernon today?
Mount Vernon gets 10h 53m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:28 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Mount Vernon?
The evening golden hour in Mount Vernon is about 5:39 PM to 6:41 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Mount Vernon?
The evening blue hour in Mount Vernon runs from about 6:41 PM to 6:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Mount Vernon?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Mount Vernon at around 6:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Mount Vernon?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Mount Vernon — is at 12:55 PM today.
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