Vancouver Sunrise & Sunset in October 2026
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This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Vancouver, Washington throughout October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During October, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in October, 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 Vancouver depend on October's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in October brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Vancouver, 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 October 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.
October is a seasonal transition month for Vancouver in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.
October daylight summary
- Sunrise shifts 40m later from the start to the end of the month.
- Sunset shifts 52m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
- Total daylight changes by 1h 33m shorter by month end.
Key October Statistics
- Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 7:08 AM
- Latest sunrise: October 31 at 7:48 AM
- Earliest sunset: October 1 at 6:54 PM
- Latest sunset: October 31 at 6:02 PM
- Day length change: -2h 33m from start to end of month
October averages
- Average sunrise: 7:28 AM
- Average sunset: 6:27 PM
- Average day length: 10h 59m
Monthly Sun Trend Charts
Daily Sun Times for October 2026
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length | Morning Golden Hour | Evening Golden Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | 7:08 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 46m | 7:08 AM - 7:48 AM | 6:15 PM - 6:54 PM |
| Oct 1 | 7:10 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 43m | 7:10 AM - 7:49 AM | 6:13 PM - 6:52 PM |
| Oct 2 | 7:11 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 40m | 7:11 AM - 7:50 AM | 6:11 PM - 6:51 PM |
| Oct 3 | 7:12 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 37m | 7:12 AM - 7:52 AM | 6:09 PM - 6:49 PM |
| Oct 4 | 7:13 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 33m | 7:13 AM - 7:53 AM | 6:07 PM - 6:47 PM |
| Oct 5 | 7:15 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 30m | 7:15 AM - 7:54 AM | 6:05 PM - 6:45 PM |
| Oct 6 | 7:16 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 27m | 7:16 AM - 7:56 AM | 6:03 PM - 6:43 PM |
| Oct 7 | 7:17 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 24m | 7:17 AM - 7:57 AM | 6:01 PM - 6:41 PM |
| Oct 8 | 7:18 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 21m | 7:18 AM - 7:58 AM | 5:59 PM - 6:39 PM |
| Oct 9 | 7:20 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 18m | 7:20 AM - 8:00 AM | 5:57 PM - 6:37 PM |
| Oct 10 | 7:21 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 14m | 7:21 AM - 8:01 AM | 5:55 PM - 6:35 PM |
| Oct 11 | 7:22 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 11m | 7:22 AM - 8:03 AM | 5:53 PM - 6:34 PM |
| Oct 12 | 7:24 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 8m | 7:24 AM - 8:04 AM | 5:52 PM - 6:32 PM |
| Oct 13 | 7:25 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 5m | 7:25 AM - 8:05 AM | 5:50 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Oct 14 | 7:26 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 2m | 7:26 AM - 8:07 AM | 5:48 PM - 6:28 PM |
| Oct 15 | 7:28 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 59m | 7:28 AM - 8:08 AM | 5:46 PM - 6:26 PM |
| Oct 16 | 7:29 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 56m | 7:29 AM - 8:10 AM | 5:44 PM - 6:25 PM |
| Oct 17 | 7:30 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 53m | 7:30 AM - 8:11 AM | 5:42 PM - 6:23 PM |
| Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 49m | 7:32 AM - 8:13 AM | 5:40 PM - 6:21 PM |
| Oct 19 | 7:33 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 46m | 7:33 AM - 8:14 AM | 5:38 PM - 6:19 PM |
| Oct 20 | 7:34 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 43m | 7:34 AM - 8:15 AM | 5:37 PM - 6:18 PM |
| Oct 21 | 7:36 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 40m | 7:36 AM - 8:17 AM | 5:35 PM - 6:16 PM |
| Oct 22 | 7:37 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 37m | 7:37 AM - 8:18 AM | 5:33 PM - 6:14 PM |
| Oct 23 | 7:39 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 34m | 7:39 AM - 8:20 AM | 5:31 PM - 6:13 PM |
| Oct 24 | 7:40 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 31m | 7:40 AM - 8:22 AM | 5:29 PM - 6:11 PM |
| Oct 25 | 7:41 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 28m | 7:41 AM - 8:23 AM | 5:28 PM - 6:09 PM |
| Oct 26 | 7:43 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 25m | 7:43 AM - 8:25 AM | 5:26 PM - 6:08 PM |
| Oct 27 | 7:44 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 22m | 7:44 AM - 8:26 AM | 5:24 PM - 6:06 PM |
| Oct 28 | 7:45 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 19m | 7:45 AM - 8:28 AM | 5:23 PM - 6:05 PM |
| Oct 29 | 7:47 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 16m | 7:47 AM - 8:29 AM | 5:21 PM - 6:03 PM |
| Oct 30 | 7:48 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 13m | 7:48 AM - 8:31 AM | 5:19 PM - 6:02 PM |
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About sunrise and sunset in Vancouver in October
Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through October as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Vancouver, 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 October.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Vancouver, Washington in October?
Sunrise times in Vancouver, Washington in October vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunrise times, which are updated daily.
What time is sunset in Vancouver, Washington in October?
Sunset times in Vancouver, Washington in October vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunset times, which are updated daily.
How long is the day in Vancouver, Washington in October?
Day length in Vancouver, Washington in October changes throughout the month. Check this page for the latest day length information, which is updated daily.
What is golden hour in Vancouver, Washington?
Golden hour in Vancouver, 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.
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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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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.