Sunset & Sunrise Today in Redmond, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Redmond: sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 8:03 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over Redmond at 8:05 PM, having risen at 6:15 AM. That works out to 13h 50m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Redmond falls at 1:11 PM.
Because Redmond is at 47.67° (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 13 seconds. This is summer in Redmond, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Redmond's golden hour, about 7:25 PM to 8:26 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:26 PM to 8:39 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Redmond is at 8:03 PM and sunrise at 6:16 AM — about 3m 13s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Redmond drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Redmond, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Redmond ranges from as early as 4:16 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:10 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 59m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 24m.
Moon in Redmond today
Sunset today: Redmond vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 6:15 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 50m |
| Sammamish | 6:15 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 50m |
| Kirkland | 6:15 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 50m |
| Bellevue | 6:15 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 50m |
| Seattle | 6:16 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 50m |
Redmond sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 59m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 24m
- Latest sunset 9:10 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:16 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:10 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Redmond (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 | 5:10 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 59m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 24m |
Redmond sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:15 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 50m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:16 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 47m | −3m 13s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:18 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 43m | −3m 15s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:19 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 40m | −3m 15s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:20 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 37m | −3m 16s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:22 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 34m | −3m 16s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:23 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 30m | −3m 18s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:24 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 27m | −3m 17s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:26 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 24m | −3m 19s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:27 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 20m | −3m 19s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 17m | −3m 20s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:30 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 14m | −3m 20s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:31 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 10m | −3m 20s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:32 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 07m | −3m 21s |
Twilight times in Redmond today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:16 AM | 10:03 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:01 AM | 9:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:41 AM | 8:39 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:54 AM | 6:56 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:25 PM | 8:26 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Redmond 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 | 6:48 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 04m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 51m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 29m |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 43m |
| July | 5:14 AM | 9:09 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 Redmond
What time is sunset in Redmond today?
Sunset in Redmond, Washington is at 8:05 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Redmond today?
Sunrise in Redmond is at 6:15 AM today, with 13h 50m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Redmond tomorrow?
Sunrise in Redmond tomorrow is at 6:16 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
What time is sunset in Redmond tomorrow?
Sunset in Redmond tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in Redmond today?
Redmond gets 13h 50m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:15 AM and sunset at 8:05 PM.
When is golden hour in Redmond?
The evening golden hour in Redmond is about 7:25 PM to 8:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Redmond?
The evening blue hour in Redmond runs from about 8:26 PM to 8:39 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Redmond?
After sunset at 8:05 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Redmond at around 8:39 PM today.
When is solar noon in Redmond?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Redmond — is at 1:11 PM today.
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