Golden hour in Washington today
In Washington today (Thursday, 1 October 2026), the morning golden hour runs from 07:05 to 07:40, and the evening golden hour from 18:13 to 18:49, all in Washington local time.
Golden hour and blue hour times for Washington, United States, in local time. For any other date, use the golden hour calculator.
| Window | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hourcool blue light before sunrise | 06:38 | 07:05 | 27 min |
| Morning golden hourwarm light just after sunrise | 07:05 | 07:40 | 35 min |
| Evening golden hourwarm light just before sunset | 18:13 | 18:49 | 35 min |
| Evening blue hourcool blue light after sunset | 18:49 | 19:15 | 27 min |
Golden hour in Washington
Golden hour is the stretch just after sunrise and again just before sunset when the sun sits low and its light turns warm and soft. Its length depends on latitude and the time of year, so it is worth checking the exact window for Washington rather than assuming a flat sixty minutes. In Washington the evening golden hour is longest around the June solstice, at roughly 42 minutes, and shortest around the December solstice, at about 40 minutes. The higher the sun climbs at noon, the more steeply it drops at the end of the day, so places nearer the equator get shorter golden hours than high-latitude cities in summer.
Frequently asked questions about golden hour in Washington
What time is golden hour in Washington today?
On Thursday, 1 October 2026, the evening golden hour in Washington runs from 18:13 to 18:49, and the morning golden hour from 07:05 to 07:40, in local time.
How long is golden hour in Washington?
Today the evening golden hour in Washington lasts about 35 minutes. Across the year it ranges from roughly 40 minutes to 42 minutes, shorter near midsummer's high sun and longer when the sun sets at a shallow angle.
When is blue hour in Washington?
The evening blue hour in Washington follows sunset, from 18:49 to 19:15 today, when the sky glows a deep even blue. The morning blue hour comes just before sunrise.
Does golden hour change through the year in Washington?
Yes. As the sun's path shifts with the seasons, both the timing and the length of golden hour move. In Washington the window is longest around the June solstice and shortest around the December solstice, which is why photographers check the exact times for the day they are shooting.
Every time on this page is computed from Washington's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.