Hilo Sunrise & Sunset
Friday, October 30 at Hilo, Hawaii. There are 11h 27m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:21 AM to sunset at 5:47 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Hilo.
Daylight by month in Hilo
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 | 6:58 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m | |
| Feb | 6:49 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 31m | |
| Mar | 6:29 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 01m | |
| Apr | 6:03 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 36m | |
| May | 5:45 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 04m | |
| JunLongest | 5:41 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 19m | |
| Jul | 5:50 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 13m | |
| Aug | 6:00 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 48m | |
| Sep | 6:08 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 15m | |
| Oct | 6:15 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 42m | |
| Nov | 6:29 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 12m | |
| DecShortest | 6:47 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 57m |
Longest day around June 21 (13h 20m), shortest around December 21 (10h 56m). That is a swing of 2h 24m 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 Hilo
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 Hilo’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. Hilo runs from about 10h 56m at the shortest day to 13h 20m 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 Hilo tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hilo today?+
On Friday, October 30, the sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 5:47 PM at Hilo, Hawaii. First light (dawn) is around 5:58 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:10 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Hilo get today?+
Friday, October 30 has 11h 27m of daylight at Hilo. The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Hilo?+
The longest day at Hilo is around June 21 with 13h 20m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 10h 56m. That is a swing of 2h 24m 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 12:04 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 Hilo's exact coordinates (19.730°, -155.056°) 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.
Pathr nautical charts
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