Sunday, July 26 at Patos Island Wharf, Washington. There are 15h 21m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:37 AM to sunset at 8:59 PM.
From first light to last, local to Patos Island Wharf.
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 | 4:43 PM | 8h 43m | |
| Feb | 7:20 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 13m | |
| Mar | 7:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 52m | |
| Apr | 6:21 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 42m | |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 16m | |
| JunLongest | 5:08 AM | 9:17 PM | 16h 09m | |
| Jul | 5:25 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 46m | |
| Aug | 6:05 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 23m | |
| Sep | 6:48 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 37m | |
| Oct | 7:32 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 50m | |
| Nov | 7:21 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 11m | |
| DecShortest | 7:58 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 17m |
Longest day around June 21 (16h 10m), shortest around December 21 (8h 15m). That is a swing of 7h 55m across the year.
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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 Patos Island Wharf’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. Patos Island Wharf runs from about 8h 15m at the shortest day to 16h 10m 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 Patos Island Wharf tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 5:37 AM and sets at 8:59 PM at Patos Island Wharf, Washington. First light (dawn) is around 4:59 AM and last light (dusk) is around 9:37 PM.
Sunday, July 26 has 15h 21m of daylight at Patos Island Wharf. The days are getting shorter by about 3 minutes a day right now.
The longest day at Patos Island Wharf is around June 21 with 16h 10m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 15m. That is a swing of 7h 55m across the year.
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.
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Patos Island Wharf's exact coordinates (48.787°, -122.970°) 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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