Bellingham Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

PDT48.7519°N, 122.4787°W

Northern Hemisphere • higher-latitude latitude band

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This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Bellingham, Washington throughout August 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During August, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in August, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Bellingham depend on August's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in August brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Bellingham, Washington. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during August may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

August falls in summer for Bellingham in the Northern Hemisphere. Days are long and sunrises are early at about 48.8° latitude, with sunset times staying later into the evening.

August daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 42m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 53m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 35m shorter by month end.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 5:43 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 6:25 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 8:51 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 7:58 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 35m from start to end of month

August averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:04 AM
  • Average sunset: 8:26 PM
  • Average day length: 14h 22m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Jul 315:43 AM8:51 PM15h 8m5:43 AM - 6:29 AM8:05 PM - 8:51 PM
Aug 15:44 AM8:50 PM15h 5m5:44 AM - 6:30 AM8:04 PM - 8:50 PM
Aug 25:46 AM8:48 PM15h 2m5:46 AM - 6:31 AM8:03 PM - 8:48 PM
Aug 35:47 AM8:47 PM15h 0m5:47 AM - 6:32 AM8:01 PM - 8:47 PM
Aug 45:48 AM8:45 PM14h 57m5:48 AM - 6:34 AM8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Aug 55:50 AM8:44 PM14h 54m5:50 AM - 6:35 AM7:58 PM - 8:44 PM
Aug 65:51 AM8:42 PM14h 51m5:51 AM - 6:36 AM7:57 PM - 8:42 PM
Aug 75:53 AM8:40 PM14h 48m5:53 AM - 6:37 AM7:56 PM - 8:40 PM
Aug 85:54 AM8:39 PM14h 45m5:54 AM - 6:39 AM7:54 PM - 8:39 PM
Aug 95:55 AM8:37 PM14h 42m5:55 AM - 6:40 AM7:53 PM - 8:37 PM
Aug 105:57 AM8:35 PM14h 39m5:57 AM - 6:41 AM7:51 PM - 8:35 PM
Aug 115:58 AM8:34 PM14h 36m5:58 AM - 6:42 AM7:50 PM - 8:34 PM
Aug 126:00 AM8:32 PM14h 32m6:00 AM - 6:44 AM7:48 PM - 8:32 PM
Aug 136:01 AM8:30 PM14h 29m6:01 AM - 6:45 AM7:46 PM - 8:30 PM
Aug 146:02 AM8:29 PM14h 26m6:02 AM - 6:46 AM7:45 PM - 8:29 PM
Aug 156:04 AM8:27 PM14h 23m6:04 AM - 6:48 AM7:43 PM - 8:27 PM
Aug 166:05 AM8:25 PM14h 20m6:05 AM - 6:49 AM7:41 PM - 8:25 PM
Aug 176:07 AM8:23 PM14h 17m6:07 AM - 6:50 AM7:40 PM - 8:23 PM
Aug 186:08 AM8:21 PM14h 13m6:08 AM - 6:51 AM7:38 PM - 8:21 PM
Aug 196:09 AM8:20 PM14h 10m6:09 AM - 6:53 AM7:36 PM - 8:20 PM
Aug 206:11 AM8:18 PM14h 7m6:11 AM - 6:54 AM7:34 PM - 8:18 PM
Aug 216:12 AM8:16 PM14h 3m6:12 AM - 6:55 AM7:33 PM - 8:16 PM
Aug 226:14 AM8:14 PM14h 0m6:14 AM - 6:57 AM7:31 PM - 8:14 PM
Aug 236:15 AM8:12 PM13h 57m6:15 AM - 6:58 AM7:29 PM - 8:12 PM
Aug 246:17 AM8:10 PM13h 53m6:17 AM - 6:59 AM7:27 PM - 8:10 PM
Aug 256:18 AM8:08 PM13h 50m6:18 AM - 7:01 AM7:25 PM - 8:08 PM
Aug 266:19 AM8:06 PM13h 47m6:19 AM - 7:02 AM7:24 PM - 8:06 PM
Aug 276:21 AM8:04 PM13h 43m6:21 AM - 7:03 AM7:22 PM - 8:04 PM
Aug 286:22 AM8:02 PM13h 40m6:22 AM - 7:05 AM7:20 PM - 8:02 PM
Aug 296:24 AM8:00 PM13h 36m6:24 AM - 7:06 AM7:18 PM - 8:00 PM
Aug 306:25 AM7:58 PM13h 33m6:25 AM - 7:07 AM7:16 PM - 7:58 PM

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About sunrise and sunset in Bellingham in August

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through August as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Bellingham, Washington, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates. Highlighted row in the table shows today's date in this location's time zone when you view the page.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time; the "Last updated" line reflects the current local date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in August.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Bellingham, Washington in August?

Sunrise times in Bellingham, Washington in August vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunrise times, which are updated daily.

What time is sunset in Bellingham, Washington in August?

Sunset times in Bellingham, Washington in August vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunset times, which are updated daily.

How long is the day in Bellingham, Washington in August?

Day length in Bellingham, Washington in August changes throughout the month. Check this page for the latest day length information, which is updated daily.

What is golden hour in Bellingham, Washington?

Golden hour in Bellingham, Washington refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.