Philadelphia Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania throughout August 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. August marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in August offer distinct advantages. Morning light tends to be crisp and clear, while evening light often carries warmer tones, making each period valuable for different types of photography and activities. Residents of Philadelphia use August's sun time data for everyday planning. Morning commuters check sunrise times, while evening joggers and cyclists rely on sunset times to plan safe routes before darkness falls. The precise timing of sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia during August depends on the city's specific coordinates and the Earth's position. Our calculations account for these factors to provide accurate, location-specific data. 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.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 5:59 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 6:27 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 8:17 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 7:37 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 8m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 15:59 AM8:17 PM14h 18m5:59 AM - 6:37 AM7:38 PM - 8:17 PM
Aug 26:00 AM8:16 PM14h 16m6:00 AM - 6:38 AM7:37 PM - 8:16 PM
Aug 36:01 AM8:15 PM14h 14m6:01 AM - 6:39 AM7:36 PM - 8:15 PM
Aug 46:02 AM8:14 PM14h 12m6:02 AM - 6:40 AM7:35 PM - 8:14 PM
Aug 56:03 AM8:12 PM14h 10m6:03 AM - 6:41 AM7:34 PM - 8:12 PM
Aug 66:04 AM8:11 PM14h 8m6:04 AM - 6:42 AM7:33 PM - 8:11 PM
Aug 76:04 AM8:10 PM14h 6m6:04 AM - 6:42 AM7:32 PM - 8:10 PM
Aug 86:05 AM8:09 PM14h 4m6:05 AM - 6:43 AM7:31 PM - 8:09 PM
Aug 96:06 AM8:08 PM14h 1m6:06 AM - 6:44 AM7:30 PM - 8:08 PM
Aug 106:07 AM8:07 PM13h 59m6:07 AM - 6:45 AM7:29 PM - 8:07 PM
Aug 116:08 AM8:05 PM13h 57m6:08 AM - 6:46 AM7:28 PM - 8:05 PM
Aug 126:09 AM8:04 PM13h 55m6:09 AM - 6:47 AM7:27 PM - 8:04 PM
Aug 136:10 AM8:03 PM13h 53m6:10 AM - 6:48 AM7:26 PM - 8:03 PM
Aug 146:11 AM8:02 PM13h 50m6:11 AM - 6:49 AM7:24 PM - 8:02 PM
Aug 156:12 AM8:00 PM13h 48m6:12 AM - 6:49 AM7:23 PM - 8:00 PM
Aug 166:13 AM7:59 PM13h 46m6:13 AM - 6:50 AM7:22 PM - 7:59 PM
Aug 176:14 AM7:58 PM13h 44m6:14 AM - 6:51 AM7:21 PM - 7:58 PM
Aug 186:15 AM7:56 PM13h 41m6:15 AM - 6:52 AM7:19 PM - 7:56 PM
Aug 196:16 AM7:55 PM13h 39m6:16 AM - 6:53 AM7:18 PM - 7:55 PM
Aug 206:17 AM7:54 PM13h 37m6:17 AM - 6:54 AM7:17 PM - 7:54 PM
Aug 216:18 AM7:52 PM13h 34m6:18 AM - 6:55 AM7:15 PM - 7:52 PM
Aug 226:19 AM7:51 PM13h 32m6:19 AM - 6:56 AM7:14 PM - 7:51 PM
Aug 236:20 AM7:49 PM13h 29m6:20 AM - 6:57 AM7:13 PM - 7:49 PM
Aug 246:21 AM7:48 PM13h 27m6:21 AM - 6:57 AM7:11 PM - 7:48 PM
Aug 256:22 AM7:46 PM13h 25m6:22 AM - 6:58 AM7:10 PM - 7:46 PM
Aug 266:23 AM7:45 PM13h 22m6:23 AM - 6:59 AM7:08 PM - 7:45 PM
Aug 276:24 AM7:43 PM13h 20m6:24 AM - 7:00 AM7:07 PM - 7:43 PM
Aug 286:25 AM7:42 PM13h 17m6:25 AM - 7:01 AM7:06 PM - 7:42 PM
Aug 296:26 AM7:40 PM13h 15m6:26 AM - 7:02 AM7:04 PM - 7:40 PM
Aug 306:27 AM7:39 PM13h 12m6:27 AM - 7:03 AM7:03 PM - 7:39 PM
Aug 316:27 AM7:37 PM13h 10m6:27 AM - 7:04 AM7:01 PM - 7:37 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in August?

Today, the sun rises in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 7:22 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in August?

Today, the sun sets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 4:58 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in August?

Today's daylight in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania lasts about 9h 36m. As we move through August, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Golden hour in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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.

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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.

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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.