February 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Washington, D.C., United States 🇺🇸

Q: What time is sunrise in Washington, D.C. today?

The sun rises over Washington, D.C. today at 06:19 local time.

Q: What time is sunset in Washington, D.C. today?

Today Washington, D.C. has sunset at 20:06 local time.

Q: What time is solar noon in Washington, D.C. today?

Solar noon in Washington, D.C. — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:13 local time today.

Q: When does civil twilight begin and end in Washington, D.C.?

In Washington, D.C. today: civil twilight begins at 05:50 (before sunrise) and ends at 20:35 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

Q: When does nautical twilight occur in Washington, D.C.?

Nautical twilight in Washington, D.C. today runs from 05:15 in the morning to 21:10 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

Q: When is the sky fully dark in Washington, D.C. for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Washington, D.C. ends at 21:47 in the evening and resumes at 04:38 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.

Q: Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Washington, D.C.?

Today in Washington, D.C., the sun rises at an azimuth of 70° and sets at 290° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.

Today Tomorrow

Sun Phase: Night

Sunrise Today: 06:19 ↑ 70.0° ENE

Sunset Today: 20:06 ↑ 289.7° WNW

Day Length: 13h 47m

Sun Direction: NNW

Sun Altitude: -31.36°

Sun Distance: 151.576 million km

Next Equinox: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (September Equinox)

When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Washington, D.C.?

February 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Washington, D.C.

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Day	Sunrise/Sunset		Daylight		Astronomical Twilight		Nautical Twilight		Civil Twilight		Solar Noon
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Length	Diff.	Start	End	Start	End	Start	End	Time	Sun Dist. (Mil km)
1	07:14 ↑ 111° ESE	17:29 ↑ 249° WSW	10h 14m	+2m 02s	05:42	19:01	06:14	18:29	06:45	17:58	12:21	147.41
2	07:13 ↑ 111° ESE	17:30 ↑ 249° WSW	10h 16m	+2m 04s	05:42	19:02	06:13	18:30	06:45	17:59	12:21	147.43
3	07:12 ↑ 111° ESE	17:31 ↑ 250° WSW	10h 19m	+2m 06s	05:41	19:03	06:12	18:31	06:44	18:00	12:21	147.45
4	07:11 ↑ 110° ESE	17:32 ↑ 250° WSW	10h 21m	+2m 07s	05:40	19:04	06:11	18:32	06:43	18:01	12:22	147.48
5	07:10 ↑ 110° ESE	17:34 ↑ 250° WSW	10h 23m	+2m 09s	05:39	19:05	06:10	18:33	06:42	18:02	12:22	147.50
6	07:09 ↑ 109° ESE	17:35 ↑ 251° WSW	10h 25m	+2m 10s	05:38	19:06	06:09	18:35	06:41	18:03	12:22	147.53
7	07:08 ↑ 109° ESE	17:36 ↑ 251° WSW	10h 27m	+2m 11s	05:37	19:07	06:09	18:36	06:40	18:04	12:22	147.55
8	07:07 ↑ 109° ESE	17:37 ↑ 252° WSW	10h 29m	+2m 13s	05:37	19:08	06:08	18:37	06:39	18:05	12:22	147.58
9	07:06 ↑ 108° ESE	17:38 ↑ 252° WSW	10h 32m	+2m 14s	05:36	19:09	06:07	18:38	06:38	18:06	12:22	147.60
10	07:05 ↑ 108° ESE	17:39 ↑ 252° WSW	10h 34m	+2m 15s	05:35	19:10	06:06	18:39	06:37	18:07	12:22	147.63
11	07:04 ↑ 107° ESE	17:40 ↑ 253° WSW	10h 36m	+2m 16s	05:34	19:11	06:05	18:40	06:36	18:09	12:22	147.66
12	07:03 ↑ 107° ESE	17:42 ↑ 253° WSW	10h 38m	+2m 17s	05:33	19:12	06:03	18:41	06:35	18:10	12:22	147.69
13	07:01 ↑ 106° ESE	17:43 ↑ 254° WSW	10h 41m	+2m 18s	05:32	19:13	06:02	18:42	06:34	18:11	12:22	147.72
14	07:00 ↑ 106° ESE	17:44 ↑ 254° WSW	10h 43m	+2m 19s	05:30	19:14	06:01	18:43	06:32	18:12	12:22	147.75
15	06:59 ↑ 106° ESE	17:45 ↑ 255° WSW	10h 45m	+2m 20s	05:29	19:15	06:00	18:44	06:31	18:13	12:22	147.78
16	06:58 ↑ 105° ESE	17:46 ↑ 255° WSW	10h 48m	+2m 21s	05:28	19:16	05:59	18:45	06:30	18:14	12:22	147.81
17	06:57 ↑ 105° ESE	17:47 ↑ 256° WSW	10h 50m	+2m 22s	05:27	19:17	05:58	18:46	06:29	18:15	12:22	147.84
18	06:55 ↑ 104° ESE	17:48 ↑ 256° WSW	10h 53m	+2m 23s	05:26	19:18	05:57	18:47	06:28	18:16	12:22	147.87
19	06:54 ↑ 104° ESE	17:49 ↑ 256° WSW	10h 55m	+2m 24s	05:25	19:19	05:55	18:48	06:26	18:17	12:22	147.90
20	06:53 ↑ 103° ESE	17:51 ↑ 257° WSW	10h 57m	+2m 24s	05:23	19:20	05:54	18:49	06:25	18:18	12:21	147.93
21	06:51 ↑ 103° ESE	17:52 ↑ 257° WSW	11h 00m	+2m 25s	05:22	19:21	05:53	18:50	06:24	18:19	12:21	147.96
22	06:50 ↑ 102° ESE	17:53 ↑ 258° WSW	11h 02m	+2m 26s	05:21	19:22	05:52	18:51	06:23	18:20	12:21	147.99
23	06:49 ↑ 102° ESE	17:54 ↑ 258° WSW	11h 05m	+2m 26s	05:20	19:23	05:50	18:52	06:21	18:21	12:21	148.03
24	06:47 ↑ 101° ESE	17:55 ↑ 259° W	11h 07m	+2m 27s	05:18	19:24	05:49	18:53	06:20	18:22	12:21	148.06
25	06:46 ↑ 101° E	17:56 ↑ 259° W	11h 10m	+2m 27s	05:17	19:25	05:48	18:54	06:19	18:23	12:21	148.09
26	06:44 ↑ 100° E	17:57 ↑ 260° W	11h 12m	+2m 28s	05:16	19:26	05:46	18:55	06:17	18:24	12:21	148.13
27	06:43 ↑ 100° E	17:58 ↑ 260° W	11h 15m	+2m 28s	05:14	19:27	05:45	18:56	06:16	18:25	12:20	148.16
28	06:42 ↑ 100° E	17:59 ↑ 261° W	11h 17m	+2m 29s	05:13	19:28	05:44	18:57	06:14	18:27	12:20	148.19
All times are in local time for Washington, D.C.. Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is highlighted in the table.

In Washington, D.C., the earliest sunrise of February is on February 28 and the latest sunset of February is on February 28.

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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Washington, D.C.?

Days in Washington, D.C. are currently getting shorter by about 2m 10s each day, roughly 15 minutes less daylight per week.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Washington, D.C. Today

	Morning	Evening
Blue hour	05:51-06:02	20:23-20:34
Golden hour	06:02-06:55	19:29-20:23

Washington, D.C.'s Longest and Shortest Days

Event	Date	Daylight
Longest day	June 22, 2026	-10h 53m
Shortest day	December 21, 2026	9h 25m
Earliest sunrise	June 8, 2026	05:42
Latest sunset	June 23, 2026	20:37

Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour

After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.

Washington, D.C. sees its golden hour today around 06:02-06:55 and 19:29-20:23, framed by the blue hour at 05:51-06:02 and 20:23-20:34. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Washington, D.C.

What time is sunrise in Washington, D.C. today?

The sun rises over Washington, D.C. today at 06:19 local time.

What time is sunset in Washington, D.C. today?

Today Washington, D.C. has sunset at 20:06 local time.

What time is solar noon in Washington, D.C. today?

Solar noon in Washington, D.C. — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:13 local time today.

When does civil twilight begin and end in Washington, D.C.?

In Washington, D.C. today: civil twilight begins at 05:50 (before sunrise) and ends at 20:35 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

When does nautical twilight occur in Washington, D.C.?

Nautical twilight in Washington, D.C. today runs from 05:15 in the morning to 21:10 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

When is the sky fully dark in Washington, D.C. for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Washington, D.C. ends at 21:47 in the evening and resumes at 04:38 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.

Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Washington, D.C.?

Today in Washington, D.C., the sun rises at an azimuth of 70° and sets at 290° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.