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What time is sunset today in Honolulu?
Waikiki faces southwest, so the sun sets down the coast rather than straight out to sea. Magic Island is the easy unobstructed seat.
Sunset in Honolulu today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:02 PM HST. Golden hour runs 5:02-6:02 PM and blue hour ends 6:42 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:02 PM HST.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in Honolulu
Local time (HST, Pacific/Honolulu). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:02 PM HST | 5:02 PM HST | |
| 6:01 PM HST | 5:01 PM HST | |
| 6:01 PM HST | 5:01 PM HST | |
| 6:00 PM HST | 5:00 PM HST | |
| 5:59 PM HST | 4:59 PM HST | |
| 5:59 PM HST | 4:59 PM HST | |
| 5:58 PM HST | 4:58 PM HST |
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Sunset in Honolulu — quick answers
What time is sunset in Honolulu today?
Sunset in Honolulu today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:02 PM HST.
When is golden hour in Honolulu tonight?
Golden hour in Honolulu tonight runs 5:02-6:02 PM and blue hour ends 6:42 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Honolulu tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Honolulu?
People watch the sunset in Honolulu from Waikiki breakwall, Magic Island, and Tantalus lookout.
Where people stand
- Waikiki breakwall
- Magic Island
- Tantalus lookout
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