Sunset & Sunrise Today in Richland, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Richland: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:10 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Richland at 6:11 PM, having risen at 7:13 AM. That works out to 10h 58m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Richland at 12:43 PM.
Sitting at 46.29° latitude puts Richland 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 11 seconds. This is autumn in Richland, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Richland this evening is roughly 5:32 PM–6:31 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:31 PM to 6:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Richland is at 6:10 PM and sunrise at 7:14 AM — about 3m 11s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Richland drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Richland, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Richland ranges from as early as 4:10 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:52 PM (around June 19). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 35m.
Moon in Richland today
Sunset today: Richland vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 7:13 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m |
| Kennewick | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m |
| Pasco | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m |
| Yakima | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 57m |
| Wenatchee | 7:18 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 55m |
Richland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 35m
- Latest sunset 8:52 PM (June 19)
- Earliest sunset 4:10 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:04 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:40 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Richland (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:05 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 47m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 35m |
Richland sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:13 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:14 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 55m | −3m 11s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:16 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 52m | −3m 10s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:17 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 48m | −3m 10s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:18 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 45m | −3m 09s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:20 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 42m | −3m 08s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:21 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 39m | −3m 08s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:23 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 36m | −3m 07s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:24 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 33m | −3m 06s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:25 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 30m | −3m 05s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:27 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 27m | −3m 05s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 23m | −3m 04s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:30 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 20m | −3m 02s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:31 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 17m | −3m 02s |
Twilight times in Richland today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:33 AM | 7:51 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 7:17 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:42 AM | 6:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:54 AM | 7:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:32 PM | 6:31 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Richland by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 40m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 41m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 07m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 22m |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 32m |
| July | 5:09 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 42m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 47m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 17m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 03m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 52m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Richland
What time is sunset in Richland today?
Sunset in Richland, Washington is at 6:11 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Richland today?
Sunrise in Richland is at 7:13 AM today, with 10h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Richland tomorrow?
Sunrise in Richland tomorrow is at 7:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:10 PM.
What time is sunset in Richland tomorrow?
Sunset in Richland tomorrow is at 6:10 PM.
How long is the day in Richland today?
Richland gets 10h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:13 AM and sunset at 6:11 PM.
When is golden hour in Richland?
The evening golden hour in Richland is about 5:32 PM to 6:31 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Richland?
The evening blue hour in Richland runs from about 6:31 PM to 6:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Richland?
After sunset at 6:11 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Richland at around 6:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in Richland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Richland — is at 12:43 PM today.
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