Yakima Sunrise & Sunset in March 2026

PST46.6021°N, 120.5059°W

Northern Hemisphere • higher-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Yakima, Washington throughout March 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 March in Yakima reflect the equinox periods. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During March, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Yakima benefit from accurate March 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 March's sun time patterns in Yakima, 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 March 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.

March is a seasonal transition month for Yakima 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.

March daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 2m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 1h 41m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 40m longer by month end.

Key March Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: March 1 at 6:44 AM
  • Latest sunrise: March 31 at 6:46 AM
  • Earliest sunset: March 1 at 5:47 PM
  • Latest sunset: March 31 at 7:28 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 40m from start to end of month

March averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:00 AM
  • Average sunset: 6:52 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 52m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for March 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Mar 16:44 AM5:47 PM11h 2m6:44 AM - 7:25 AM5:06 PM - 5:47 PM
Mar 26:42 AM5:48 PM11h 6m6:42 AM - 7:23 AM5:07 PM - 5:48 PM
Mar 36:41 AM5:50 PM11h 9m6:41 AM - 7:22 AM5:09 PM - 5:50 PM
Mar 46:39 AM5:51 PM11h 12m6:39 AM - 7:20 AM5:10 PM - 5:51 PM
Mar 56:37 AM5:52 PM11h 16m6:37 AM - 7:18 AM5:12 PM - 5:52 PM
Mar 66:35 AM5:54 PM11h 19m6:35 AM - 7:16 AM5:13 PM - 5:54 PM
Mar 76:33 AM5:55 PM11h 22m6:33 AM - 7:14 AM5:15 PM - 5:55 PM
Mar 86:31 AM5:57 PM11h 26m6:31 AM - 7:12 AM5:16 PM - 5:57 PM
Mar 97:29 AM6:58 PM11h 29m7:29 AM - 8:10 AM6:18 PM - 6:58 PM
Mar 107:27 AM7:00 PM11h 32m7:27 AM - 8:08 AM6:19 PM - 7:00 PM
Mar 117:25 AM7:01 PM11h 36m7:25 AM - 8:06 AM6:21 PM - 7:01 PM
Mar 127:23 AM7:02 PM11h 39m7:23 AM - 8:04 AM6:22 PM - 7:02 PM
Mar 137:22 AM7:04 PM11h 42m7:22 AM - 8:02 AM6:24 PM - 7:04 PM
Mar 147:20 AM7:05 PM11h 46m7:20 AM - 8:00 AM6:25 PM - 7:05 PM
Mar 157:18 AM7:07 PM11h 49m7:18 AM - 7:58 AM6:26 PM - 7:07 PM
Mar 167:16 AM7:08 PM11h 52m7:16 AM - 7:56 AM6:28 PM - 7:08 PM
Mar 177:14 AM7:09 PM11h 56m7:14 AM - 7:54 AM6:29 PM - 7:09 PM
Mar 187:12 AM7:11 PM11h 59m7:12 AM - 7:52 AM6:31 PM - 7:11 PM
Mar 197:10 AM7:12 PM12h 2m7:10 AM - 7:50 AM6:32 PM - 7:12 PM
Mar 207:08 AM7:13 PM12h 6m7:08 AM - 7:48 AM6:34 PM - 7:13 PM
Mar 217:06 AM7:15 PM12h 9m7:06 AM - 7:46 AM6:35 PM - 7:15 PM
Mar 227:04 AM7:16 PM12h 12m7:04 AM - 7:44 AM6:36 PM - 7:16 PM
Mar 237:02 AM7:17 PM12h 16m7:02 AM - 7:42 AM6:38 PM - 7:17 PM
Mar 247:00 AM7:19 PM12h 19m7:00 AM - 7:40 AM6:39 PM - 7:19 PM
Mar 256:58 AM7:20 PM12h 22m6:58 AM - 7:38 AM6:40 PM - 7:20 PM
Mar 266:56 AM7:22 PM12h 26m6:56 AM - 7:36 AM6:42 PM - 7:22 PM
Mar 276:54 AM7:23 PM12h 29m6:54 AM - 7:34 AM6:43 PM - 7:23 PM
Mar 286:52 AM7:24 PM12h 32m6:52 AM - 7:32 AM6:44 PM - 7:24 PM
Mar 296:50 AM7:26 PM12h 36m6:50 AM - 7:30 AM6:46 PM - 7:26 PM
Mar 306:48 AM7:27 PM12h 39m6:48 AM - 7:28 AM6:47 PM - 7:27 PM
Mar 316:46 AM7:28 PM12h 42m6:46 AM - 7:26 AM6:48 PM - 7:28 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Yakima in March

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through March as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Yakima, 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 March.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Yakima, Washington in March?

Today, the sun rises in Yakima, Washington at 6:53 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout March, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Yakima, Washington in March?

Today, the sun sets in Yakima, Washington at 5:39 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout March, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Yakima, Washington in March?

Today's daylight in Yakima, Washington lasts about 10h 46m. As we move through March, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Yakima, Washington?

Golden hour in Yakima, 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.