Spokane Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

PST47.6588°N, 117.4260°W

Northern Hemisphere • higher-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Spokane, Washington 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 Spokane 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 Spokane 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 Spokane, Washington 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.

August falls in summer for Spokane in the Northern Hemisphere. Days are long and sunrises are early at about 47.7° latitude, with sunset times staying later into the evening.

August daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 40m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 51m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 31m shorter by month end.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 5:26 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 6:06 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 8:27 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 7:36 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 31m from start to end of month

August averages

  • Average sunrise: 5:46 AM
  • Average sunset: 8:03 PM
  • Average day length: 14h 17m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 15:26 AM8:27 PM15h 1m5:26 AM - 6:11 AM7:42 PM - 8:27 PM
Aug 25:28 AM8:26 PM14h 58m5:28 AM - 6:12 AM7:41 PM - 8:26 PM
Aug 35:29 AM8:24 PM14h 55m5:29 AM - 6:13 AM7:40 PM - 8:24 PM
Aug 45:30 AM8:23 PM14h 53m5:30 AM - 6:15 AM7:39 PM - 8:23 PM
Aug 55:32 AM8:22 PM14h 50m5:32 AM - 6:16 AM7:37 PM - 8:22 PM
Aug 65:33 AM8:20 PM14h 47m5:33 AM - 6:17 AM7:36 PM - 8:20 PM
Aug 75:34 AM8:19 PM14h 44m5:34 AM - 6:18 AM7:35 PM - 8:19 PM
Aug 85:36 AM8:17 PM14h 41m5:36 AM - 6:19 AM7:33 PM - 8:17 PM
Aug 95:37 AM8:15 PM14h 39m5:37 AM - 6:20 AM7:32 PM - 8:15 PM
Aug 105:38 AM8:14 PM14h 36m5:38 AM - 6:22 AM7:30 PM - 8:14 PM
Aug 115:40 AM8:12 PM14h 33m5:40 AM - 6:23 AM7:29 PM - 8:12 PM
Aug 125:41 AM8:11 PM14h 30m5:41 AM - 6:24 AM7:27 PM - 8:11 PM
Aug 135:42 AM8:09 PM14h 27m5:42 AM - 6:25 AM7:26 PM - 8:09 PM
Aug 145:44 AM8:07 PM14h 24m5:44 AM - 6:27 AM7:24 PM - 8:07 PM
Aug 155:45 AM8:06 PM14h 21m5:45 AM - 6:28 AM7:23 PM - 8:06 PM
Aug 165:46 AM8:04 PM14h 18m5:46 AM - 6:29 AM7:21 PM - 8:04 PM
Aug 175:48 AM8:02 PM14h 15m5:48 AM - 6:30 AM7:20 PM - 8:02 PM
Aug 185:49 AM8:00 PM14h 11m5:49 AM - 6:31 AM7:18 PM - 8:00 PM
Aug 195:50 AM7:59 PM14h 8m5:50 AM - 6:33 AM7:16 PM - 7:59 PM
Aug 205:52 AM7:57 PM14h 5m5:52 AM - 6:34 AM7:15 PM - 7:57 PM
Aug 215:53 AM7:55 PM14h 2m5:53 AM - 6:35 AM7:13 PM - 7:55 PM
Aug 225:54 AM7:53 PM13h 59m5:54 AM - 6:36 AM7:11 PM - 7:53 PM
Aug 235:56 AM7:51 PM13h 56m5:56 AM - 6:38 AM7:09 PM - 7:51 PM
Aug 245:57 AM7:50 PM13h 53m5:57 AM - 6:39 AM7:08 PM - 7:50 PM
Aug 255:58 AM7:48 PM13h 49m5:58 AM - 6:40 AM7:06 PM - 7:48 PM
Aug 266:00 AM7:46 PM13h 46m6:00 AM - 6:41 AM7:04 PM - 7:46 PM
Aug 276:01 AM7:44 PM13h 43m6:01 AM - 6:43 AM7:02 PM - 7:44 PM
Aug 286:02 AM7:42 PM13h 40m6:02 AM - 6:44 AM7:00 PM - 7:42 PM
Aug 296:04 AM7:40 PM13h 36m6:04 AM - 6:45 AM6:59 PM - 7:40 PM
Aug 306:05 AM7:38 PM13h 33m6:05 AM - 6:47 AM6:57 PM - 7:38 PM
Aug 316:06 AM7:36 PM13h 30m6:06 AM - 6:48 AM6:55 PM - 7:36 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Spokane 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 Spokane, Washington, 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 Spokane, Washington in August?

Today, the sun rises in Spokane, Washington at 6:42 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Spokane, Washington in August?

Today, the sun sets in Spokane, Washington at 5:26 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

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

Today's daylight in Spokane, Washington lasts about 10h 43m. As we move through August, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Spokane, Washington?

Golden hour in Spokane, 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.