Smith Island Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday, July 25 at Smith Island, Washington. There are 15h 20m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:37 AM to sunset at 8:58 PM.

Sunrise
5:37 AM
First light 4:59 AM
Sunset
8:58 PM
Last light 9:36 PM
Length of day
15h 20m
Trend
Losing about 3 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
1:18 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Smith Island.

First light4:59 AM
Sunrise5:37 AM
Golden hour6:24 AM
Solar noon1:18 PM
Golden hour8:11 PM
Sunset8:58 PM
Last light9:36 PM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
87% lit · rises 6:53 PM · sets 1:33 AM
Best fishing times for Smith Island

Daylight by month in Smith Island

How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan7:58 AM4:45 PM8h 47m
Feb7:19 AM5:33 PM10h 15m
Mar7:25 AM7:17 PM11h 52m
Apr6:22 AM8:02 PM13h 40m
May5:32 AM8:44 PM15h 13m
JunLongest5:10 AM9:14 PM16h 04m
Jul5:26 AM9:08 PM15h 42m
Aug6:05 AM8:26 PM14h 20m
Sep6:48 AM7:24 PM12h 36m
Oct7:31 AM6:23 PM10h 52m
Nov7:19 AM4:33 PM9h 14m
DecShortest7:56 AM4:17 PM8h 21m

Longest day around June 21 (16h 06m), shortest around December 21 (8h 20m). That is a swing of 7h 46m 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 Smith 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 Smith 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. Smith Island runs from about 8h 20m at the shortest day to 16h 06m 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 Smith Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Smith Island today?+

On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 5:37 AM and sets at 8:58 PM at Smith Island, Washington. First light (dawn) is around 4:59 AM and last light (dusk) is around 9:36 PM.

How many hours of daylight does Smith Island get today?+

Saturday, July 25 has 15h 20m of daylight at Smith Island. The days are getting shorter by about 3 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Smith Island?+

The longest day at Smith Island is around June 21 with 16h 06m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 20m. That is a swing of 7h 46m 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 1:18 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 Smith Island's exact coordinates (48.317°, -122.837°) 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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