Roche Harbor, San Juan Island Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, September 13 at Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington. There are 12h 43m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:46 AM to sunset at 7:30 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Roche Harbor, San Juan Island.
Daylight by month in Roche Harbor, San Juan Island
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 | 8:00 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 45m | |
| Feb | 7:21 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 13m | |
| Mar | 7:26 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 52m | |
| Apr | 6:22 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 41m | |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 15m | |
| JunLongest | 5:10 AM | 9:17 PM | 16h 07m | |
| Jul | 5:26 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 44m | |
| Aug | 6:06 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 22m | |
| Sep | 6:49 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 36m | |
| Oct | 7:33 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 51m | |
| Nov | 7:21 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 12m | |
| DecShortest | 7:58 AM | 4:17 PM | 8h 19m |
Longest day around June 21 (16h 09m), shortest around December 21 (8h 17m). That is a swing of 7h 52m 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 Roche Harbor, San Juan Island
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 Roche Harbor, San Juan Island’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. Roche Harbor, San Juan Island runs from about 8h 17m at the shortest day to 16h 09m 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 Roche Harbor, San Juan Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Roche Harbor, San Juan Island today?+
On Sunday, September 13, the sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 7:30 PM at Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington. First light (dawn) is around 6:15 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:02 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Roche Harbor, San Juan Island get today?+
Sunday, September 13 has 12h 43m of daylight at Roche Harbor, San Juan Island. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Roche Harbor, San Juan Island?+
The longest day at Roche Harbor, San Juan Island is around June 21 with 16h 09m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 17m. That is a swing of 7h 52m 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 1:08 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 Roche Harbor, San Juan Island's exact coordinates (48.610°, -123.155°) 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 Roche Harbor, San Juan Island
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Roche Harbor, San Juan Island. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
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