Sunset & Sunrise Today in Wenatchee, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Wenatchee: sunrise 7:20 AM, sunset 6:12 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Wenatchee at 6:14 PM, having risen at 7:18 AM. That works out to 10h 55m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Wenatchee, is at 12:47 PM.
Wenatchee lies at latitude 47.42°, 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 19 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Wenatchee keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Wenatchee runs from about 5:33 PM to 6:34 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:34 PM to 6:46 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Wenatchee is at 6:12 PM and sunrise at 7:20 AM — about 3m 19s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Wenatchee drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Wenatchee, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Wenatchee ranges from as early as 4:10 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 56m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 26m.
Moon in Wenatchee today
Sunset today: Wenatchee vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee | 7:18 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 55m |
| Yakima | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 57m |
| Richland | 7:13 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m |
| Pasco | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m |
| Kennewick | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m |
Wenatchee sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 56m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 26m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:10 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:04 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:49 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Wenatchee (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:04 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 56m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:46 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 26m |
Wenatchee sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:18 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 55m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 52m | −3m 19s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 49m | −3m 18s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:23 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 45m | −3m 18s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:24 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 42m | −3m 17s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:26 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 39m | −3m 16s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:27 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 35m | −3m 16s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:29 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 32m | −3m 14s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:30 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 29m | −3m 14s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:32 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 26m | −3m 14s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:33 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 23m | −3m 12s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:34 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 19m | −3m 12s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:36 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 16m | −3m 10s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:37 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 13m | −3m 09s |
Twilight times in Wenatchee today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:36 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:12 AM | 7:21 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:47 AM | 6:46 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:59 AM | 7:59 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:33 PM | 6:34 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Wenatchee by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 31m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 35m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 04m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 51m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 28m |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 41m |
| July | 5:08 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 52m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 54m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 20m |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 58m |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 43m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Wenatchee
What time is sunset in Wenatchee today?
Sunset in Wenatchee, Washington is at 6:14 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Wenatchee today?
Sunrise in Wenatchee is at 7:18 AM today, with 10h 55m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Wenatchee tomorrow?
Sunrise in Wenatchee tomorrow is at 7:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:12 PM.
What time is sunset in Wenatchee tomorrow?
Sunset in Wenatchee tomorrow is at 6:12 PM.
How long is the day in Wenatchee today?
Wenatchee gets 10h 55m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:18 AM and sunset at 6:14 PM.
When is golden hour in Wenatchee?
The evening golden hour in Wenatchee is about 5:33 PM to 6:34 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Wenatchee?
The evening blue hour in Wenatchee runs from about 6:34 PM to 6:46 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Wenatchee?
After sunset at 6:14 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Wenatchee at around 6:46 PM today.
When is solar noon in Wenatchee?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Wenatchee — is at 12:47 PM today.
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