Honolulu Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

HST21.3099°N, 157.8581°W

Northern Hemisphere • tropical latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Honolulu, Hawaii throughout August 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of August in Honolulu reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During August, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Honolulu benefit from accurate August sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding August's sun time patterns in Honolulu, Hawaii enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. 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.

Honolulu sits in the Northern Hemisphere tropics, so August daylight stays fairly consistent compared to higher-latitude cities. You will still see gradual shifts in sunrise and sunset times, but day length changes are more subtle month to month.

August daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 10m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 21m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 32m shorter by month end.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 6:05 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 6:15 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 7:12 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 6:51 PM
  • Day length change: -1h 32m from start to end of month

August averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:11 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:02 PM
  • Average day length: 12h 52m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 16:05 AM7:12 PM13h 7m6:05 AM - 6:36 AM6:41 PM - 7:12 PM
Aug 26:06 AM7:11 PM13h 6m6:06 AM - 6:37 AM6:40 PM - 7:11 PM
Aug 36:06 AM7:11 PM13h 5m6:06 AM - 6:37 AM6:40 PM - 7:11 PM
Aug 46:06 AM7:10 PM13h 4m6:06 AM - 6:37 AM6:39 PM - 7:10 PM
Aug 56:07 AM7:10 PM13h 3m6:07 AM - 6:38 AM6:39 PM - 7:10 PM
Aug 66:07 AM7:09 PM13h 2m6:07 AM - 6:38 AM6:38 PM - 7:09 PM
Aug 76:08 AM7:09 PM13h 1m6:08 AM - 6:38 AM6:38 PM - 7:09 PM
Aug 86:08 AM7:08 PM13h 0m6:08 AM - 6:39 AM6:37 PM - 7:08 PM
Aug 96:08 AM7:07 PM12h 59m6:08 AM - 6:39 AM6:37 PM - 7:07 PM
Aug 106:09 AM7:07 PM12h 58m6:09 AM - 6:39 AM6:36 PM - 7:07 PM
Aug 116:09 AM7:06 PM12h 57m6:09 AM - 6:40 AM6:36 PM - 7:06 PM
Aug 126:09 AM7:06 PM12h 56m6:09 AM - 6:40 AM6:35 PM - 7:06 PM
Aug 136:10 AM7:05 PM12h 55m6:10 AM - 6:40 AM6:34 PM - 7:05 PM
Aug 146:10 AM7:04 PM12h 54m6:10 AM - 6:40 AM6:34 PM - 7:04 PM
Aug 156:10 AM7:03 PM12h 53m6:10 AM - 6:41 AM6:33 PM - 7:03 PM
Aug 166:11 AM7:03 PM12h 52m6:11 AM - 6:41 AM6:33 PM - 7:03 PM
Aug 176:11 AM7:02 PM12h 51m6:11 AM - 6:41 AM6:32 PM - 7:02 PM
Aug 186:12 AM7:01 PM12h 50m6:12 AM - 6:42 AM6:31 PM - 7:01 PM
Aug 196:12 AM7:01 PM12h 49m6:12 AM - 6:42 AM6:30 PM - 7:01 PM
Aug 206:12 AM7:00 PM12h 48m6:12 AM - 6:42 AM6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug 216:12 AM6:59 PM12h 47m6:12 AM - 6:43 AM6:29 PM - 6:59 PM
Aug 226:13 AM6:58 PM12h 45m6:13 AM - 6:43 AM6:28 PM - 6:58 PM
Aug 236:13 AM6:57 PM12h 44m6:13 AM - 6:43 AM6:28 PM - 6:57 PM
Aug 246:13 AM6:57 PM12h 43m6:13 AM - 6:43 AM6:27 PM - 6:57 PM
Aug 256:14 AM6:56 PM12h 42m6:14 AM - 6:44 AM6:26 PM - 6:56 PM
Aug 266:14 AM6:55 PM12h 41m6:14 AM - 6:44 AM6:25 PM - 6:55 PM
Aug 276:14 AM6:54 PM12h 40m6:14 AM - 6:44 AM6:24 PM - 6:54 PM
Aug 286:15 AM6:53 PM12h 39m6:15 AM - 6:44 AM6:24 PM - 6:53 PM
Aug 296:15 AM6:52 PM12h 38m6:15 AM - 6:45 AM6:23 PM - 6:52 PM
Aug 306:15 AM6:52 PM12h 36m6:15 AM - 6:45 AM6:22 PM - 6:52 PM
Aug 316:15 AM6:51 PM12h 35m6:15 AM - 6:45 AM6:21 PM - 6:51 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Honolulu 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 Honolulu, Hawaii, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

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 and update automatically based on the current 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 Honolulu, Hawaii in August?

Today, the sun rises in Honolulu, Hawaii at 6:57 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Honolulu, Hawaii in August?

Today, the sun sets in Honolulu, Hawaii at 6:34 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Honolulu, Hawaii in August?

Today's daylight in Honolulu, Hawaii lasts about 11h 37m. As we move through August, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Honolulu, Hawaii?

Golden hour in Honolulu, Hawaii 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.