Sunset & Sunrise Today in Vancouver, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Vancouver: sunrise 7:27 AM, sunset 6:24 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Vancouver at 6:26 PM, having risen at 7:26 AM. That works out to 10h 59m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Vancouver, is at 12:56 PM.
Because Vancouver is at 45.64° (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 7 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Vancouver move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Vancouver's golden hour, about 5:46 PM to 6:45 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:45 PM to 6:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Vancouver is at 6:24 PM and sunrise at 7:27 AM — about 3m 6s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Vancouver drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Vancouver, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Vancouver ranges from as early as 4:26 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:03 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 41m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 40m.
Moon in Vancouver today
Sunset today: Vancouver vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 59m |
| Portland | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 00m |
| Beaverton | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 00m |
| Aloha | 7:26 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 00m |
| Gresham | 7:25 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 00m |
Vancouver sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 41m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 40m
- Latest sunset 9:03 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:26 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:21 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:51 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Vancouver (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:21 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 41m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 40m |
Vancouver sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 59m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:27 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 56m | −3m 06s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:28 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 53m | −3m 06s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:30 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 50m | −3m 05s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:31 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 47m | −3m 05s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:32 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 44m | −3m 04s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:34 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 41m | −3m 04s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:35 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 38m | −3m 02s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:37 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 35m | −3m 02s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:38 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 32m | −3m 01s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:39 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 29m | −3m 00s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:41 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 26m | −3m 00s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:42 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 23m | −2m 58s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:43 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 20m | −2m 57s |
Twilight times in Vancouver today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:47 AM | 8:05 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:55 AM | 6:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:07 AM | 8:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:46 PM | 6:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Vancouver by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 4:37 PM | 8h 45m |
| February | 7:32 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 45m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 08m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 48m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 19m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 27m |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 37m |
| August | 5:54 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 43m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 15m |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 05m |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:27 PM | 8h 56m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Vancouver
What time is sunset in Vancouver today?
Sunset in Vancouver, Washington is at 6:26 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Vancouver today?
Sunrise in Vancouver is at 7:26 AM today, with 10h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Vancouver tomorrow?
Sunrise in Vancouver tomorrow is at 7:27 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Vancouver tomorrow?
Sunset in Vancouver tomorrow is at 6:24 PM.
How long is the day in Vancouver today?
Vancouver gets 10h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:26 AM and sunset at 6:26 PM.
When is golden hour in Vancouver?
The evening golden hour in Vancouver is about 5:46 PM to 6:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Vancouver?
The evening blue hour in Vancouver runs from about 6:45 PM to 6:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Vancouver?
After sunset at 6:26 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Vancouver at around 6:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Vancouver?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Vancouver — is at 12:56 PM today.
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- 🌌 Twilight explained: civil, nautical & astronomicalLearn the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, astronomical—and what they mean for photographers, stargazers, and sunset lovers.
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