Renton Sunrise & Sunset in January 2026

PDT47.4829°N, 122.2171°W

Northern Hemisphere • higher-latitude latitude band

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This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Renton, Washington throughout January 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. January marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in January 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 Renton use January'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 Renton during January 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 January 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.

January is part of winter in the Northern Hemisphere for Renton. Expect shorter days and later sunrises, especially noticeable at 47.5° latitude, with daylight expanding slowly as the month progresses.

January daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 19m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 39m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 58m longer by month end.

Key January Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: January 1 at 7:57 AM
  • Latest sunrise: January 31 at 7:38 AM
  • Earliest sunset: January 1 at 4:28 PM
  • Latest sunset: January 31 at 5:07 PM
  • Day length change: +0h 58m from start to end of month

January averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:51 AM
  • Average sunset: 4:46 PM
  • Average day length: 8h 55m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for January 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Dec 317:57 AM4:28 PM8h 31m7:57 AM - 8:50 AM3:36 PM - 4:28 PM
Jan 17:57 AM4:29 PM8h 32m7:57 AM - 8:50 AM3:37 PM - 4:29 PM
Jan 27:57 AM4:30 PM8h 33m7:57 AM - 8:49 AM3:38 PM - 4:30 PM
Jan 37:57 AM4:31 PM8h 34m7:57 AM - 8:49 AM3:39 PM - 4:31 PM
Jan 47:57 AM4:32 PM8h 35m7:57 AM - 8:49 AM3:40 PM - 4:32 PM
Jan 57:57 AM4:33 PM8h 36m7:57 AM - 8:49 AM3:41 PM - 4:33 PM
Jan 67:57 AM4:34 PM8h 37m7:57 AM - 8:48 AM3:43 PM - 4:34 PM
Jan 77:56 AM4:35 PM8h 39m7:56 AM - 8:48 AM3:44 PM - 4:35 PM
Jan 87:56 AM4:36 PM8h 40m7:56 AM - 8:47 AM3:45 PM - 4:36 PM
Jan 97:56 AM4:38 PM8h 42m7:56 AM - 8:47 AM3:46 PM - 4:38 PM
Jan 107:55 AM4:39 PM8h 43m7:55 AM - 8:46 AM3:48 PM - 4:39 PM
Jan 117:55 AM4:40 PM8h 45m7:55 AM - 8:46 AM3:49 PM - 4:40 PM
Jan 127:54 AM4:41 PM8h 47m7:54 AM - 8:45 AM3:51 PM - 4:41 PM
Jan 137:54 AM4:43 PM8h 49m7:54 AM - 8:44 AM3:52 PM - 4:43 PM
Jan 147:53 AM4:44 PM8h 51m7:53 AM - 8:43 AM3:54 PM - 4:44 PM
Jan 157:53 AM4:45 PM8h 53m7:53 AM - 8:42 AM3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
Jan 167:52 AM4:47 PM8h 55m7:52 AM - 8:42 AM3:57 PM - 4:47 PM
Jan 177:51 AM4:48 PM8h 57m7:51 AM - 8:41 AM3:58 PM - 4:48 PM
Jan 187:50 AM4:49 PM8h 59m7:50 AM - 8:40 AM4:00 PM - 4:49 PM
Jan 197:50 AM4:51 PM9h 1m7:50 AM - 8:39 AM4:02 PM - 4:51 PM
Jan 207:49 AM4:52 PM9h 3m7:49 AM - 8:38 AM4:03 PM - 4:52 PM
Jan 217:48 AM4:54 PM9h 6m7:48 AM - 8:37 AM4:05 PM - 4:54 PM
Jan 227:47 AM4:55 PM9h 8m7:47 AM - 8:35 AM4:07 PM - 4:55 PM
Jan 237:46 AM4:57 PM9h 11m7:46 AM - 8:34 AM4:08 PM - 4:57 PM
Jan 247:45 AM4:58 PM9h 13m7:45 AM - 8:33 AM4:10 PM - 4:58 PM
Jan 257:44 AM5:00 PM9h 16m7:44 AM - 8:32 AM4:12 PM - 5:00 PM
Jan 267:43 AM5:01 PM9h 18m7:43 AM - 8:31 AM4:14 PM - 5:01 PM
Jan 277:42 AM5:03 PM9h 21m7:42 AM - 8:29 AM4:15 PM - 5:03 PM
Jan 287:41 AM5:04 PM9h 24m7:41 AM - 8:28 AM4:17 PM - 5:04 PM
Jan 297:40 AM5:06 PM9h 26m7:40 AM - 8:27 AM4:19 PM - 5:06 PM
Jan 307:38 AM5:07 PM9h 29m7:38 AM - 8:25 AM4:21 PM - 5:07 PM

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About sunrise and sunset in Renton in January

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through January as we move closer to the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Renton, 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 January.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Renton, Washington in January?

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

What time is sunset in Renton, Washington in January?

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

How long is the day in Renton, Washington in January?

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

What is golden hour in Renton, Washington?

Golden hour in Renton, 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.