Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, September 12 at Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach, Washington. There are 12h 45m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:44 AM to sunset at 7:29 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach.
Daylight by month in Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach
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 | 7:53 AM | 4:48 PM | 8h 56m | |
| Feb | 7:16 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 19m | |
| Mar | 7:24 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 52m | |
| Apr | 6:23 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 36m | |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 05m | |
| JunLongest | 5:14 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 54m | |
| Jul | 5:30 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 32m | |
| Aug | 6:07 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 15m | |
| Sep | 6:48 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 35m | |
| Oct | 7:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 55m | |
| Nov | 7:14 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 22m | |
| DecShortest | 7:50 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 31m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 55m), shortest around December 21 (8h 30m). That is a swing of 7h 25m across the year.
Time your day on the water
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach
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 Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach’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. Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach runs from about 8h 30m at the shortest day to 15h 55m 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 Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach today?+
On Saturday, September 12, the sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 7:29 PM at Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach, Washington. First light (dawn) is around 6:13 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:00 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach get today?+
Saturday, September 12 has 12h 45m of daylight at Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach. The days are getting shorter by about 3 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach?+
The longest day at Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach is around June 21 with 15h 55m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 30m. That is a swing of 7h 25m 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 1:06 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 Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach's exact coordinates (47.118°, -122.665°) 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.
Bridge clearances near Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
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