Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, September 12 at Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island, Washington. There are 12h 47m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:43 AM to sunset at 7:30 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island.
Daylight by month in Sunset Beach, Whidbey 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 | 7:57 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 47m | |
| Feb | 7:18 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 15m | |
| Mar | 7:24 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 52m | |
| Apr | 6:21 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 40m | |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 13m | |
| JunLongest | 5:09 AM | 9:13 PM | 16h 04m | |
| Jul | 5:26 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 42m | |
| Aug | 6:05 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 20m | |
| Sep | 6:48 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 36m | |
| Oct | 7:30 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 52m | |
| Nov | 7:18 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 14m | |
| DecShortest | 7:55 AM | 4:17 PM | 8h 22m |
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 Sunset Beach, Whidbey 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 Sunset Beach, Whidbey 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. Sunset Beach, Whidbey 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 Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island today?+
On Saturday, September 12, the sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 7:30 PM at Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island, Washington. First light (dawn) is around 6:12 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:02 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island get today?+
Saturday, September 12 has 12h 47m of daylight at Sunset Beach, Whidbey 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 Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island?+
The longest day at Sunset Beach, Whidbey 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 1:07 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 Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island's exact coordinates (48.283°, -122.728°) 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 Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Sunset Beach, Whidbey Island. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
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