Ford Island, Pearl Harbor Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, September 13 at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. There are 12h 18m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:18 AM to sunset at 6:37 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.
Daylight by month in Ford Island, Pearl Harbor
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 59m | |
| Feb | 7:02 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 27m | |
| Mar | 6:41 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 01m | |
| Apr | 6:13 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 39m | |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 09m | |
| JunLongest | 5:49 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 26m | |
| Jul | 5:58 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 19m | |
| Aug | 6:10 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 52m | |
| Sep | 6:19 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 16m | |
| Oct | 6:28 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 40m | |
| Nov | 6:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 07m | |
| DecShortest | 7:02 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 51m |
Longest day around June 21 (13h 26m), shortest around December 21 (10h 50m). That is a swing of 2h 36m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Ford Island, Pearl Harbor’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Ford Island, Pearl Harbor runs from about 10h 50m at the shortest day to 13h 26m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Ford Island, Pearl Harbor tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ford Island, Pearl Harbor today?+
On Sunday, September 13, the sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 6:37 PM at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. First light (dawn) is around 5:56 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:59 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Ford Island, Pearl Harbor get today?+
Sunday, September 13 has 12h 18m of daylight at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Ford Island, Pearl Harbor?+
The longest day at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor is around June 21 with 13h 26m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 10h 50m. That is a swing of 2h 36m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:28 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Ford Island, Pearl Harbor's exact coordinates (21.368°, -157.964°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
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