Sunset & Sunrise Today in Yakima, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Yakima: sunrise 5:25 AM, sunset 8:50 PM.
In Yakima, Washington, the sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 8:51 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 15h 27m of daylight. Local solar noon in Yakima falls at 1:07 PM.
Yakima lies at latitude 46.60°, 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 1 minute shorter and 44 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Yakima keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Yakima runs from about 8:07 PM to 9:14 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:14 PM to 9:29 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Yakima is at 8:50 PM and sunrise at 5:25 AM — about 1m 49s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Yakima drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Yakima, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Yakima ranges from as early as 4:14 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:59 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 49m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 33m.
Moon in Yakima today
Sunset today: Yakima vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima | 5:24 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 27m |
| Kennewick | 5:20 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 24m |
| Pasco | 5:20 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 24m |
Yakima sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 49m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 33m
- Latest sunset 8:59 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:14 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:08 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:46 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Yakima (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:09 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 49m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 33m |
Yakima sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:24 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 27m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:25 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 25m | −1m 49s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:26 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 23m | −1m 51s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:27 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 21m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:28 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 19m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:29 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 17m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:30 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 15m | −2m 05s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:31 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 13m | −2m 07s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:32 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 11m | −2m 11s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:33 AM | 8:42 PM | 15h 08m | −2m 13s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:34 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 06m | −2m 16s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:36 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 04m | −2m 19s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:37 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 01m | −2m 21s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:38 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 59m | −2m 24s |
Twilight times in Yakima today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 2:51 AM | 11:23 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 3:56 AM | 10:18 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:45 AM | 9:29 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:00 AM | 6:08 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:07 PM | 9:14 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Yakima.
Sunrise & sunset in Yakima by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 38m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 40m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 06m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 24m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 35m |
| July | 5:13 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 45m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 49m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 17m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 01m |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 49m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Yakima.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Yakima
What time is sunset in Yakima today?
Sunset in Yakima, Washington is at 8:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Yakima today?
Sunrise in Yakima is at 5:24 AM today, with 15h 27m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Yakima tomorrow?
Sunrise in Yakima tomorrow is at 5:25 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:50 PM.
What time is sunset in Yakima tomorrow?
Sunset in Yakima tomorrow is at 8:50 PM.
How long is the day in Yakima today?
Yakima gets 15h 27m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:24 AM and sunset at 8:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Yakima?
The evening golden hour in Yakima is about 8:07 PM to 9:14 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Yakima?
The evening blue hour in Yakima runs from about 9:14 PM to 9:29 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Yakima?
After sunset at 8:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Yakima at around 9:29 PM today.
When is solar noon in Yakima?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Yakima — is at 1:07 PM today.
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