Washington
What time is sunset today in Seattle?
Kerry Park frames the skyline with the Olympic Mountains behind the sun. Alki faces west across Elliott Bay and is the simpler water view.
Sunset in Seattle today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:11 PM PDT. Golden hour runs 5:11-6:11 PM and blue hour ends 6:51 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:11 PM PDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in Seattle
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:11 PM PDT | 5:11 PM PDT | |
| 6:09 PM PDT | 5:09 PM PDT | |
| 6:07 PM PDT | 5:07 PM PDT | |
| 6:06 PM PDT | 5:06 PM PDT | |
| 6:04 PM PDT | 5:04 PM PDT | |
| 6:02 PM PDT | 5:02 PM PDT | |
| 6:01 PM PDT | 5:01 PM PDT |
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Sunset in Seattle — quick answers
What time is sunset in Seattle today?
Sunset in Seattle today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:11 PM PDT.
When is golden hour in Seattle tonight?
Golden hour in Seattle tonight runs 5:11-6:11 PM and blue hour ends 6:51 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Seattle 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 Seattle?
People watch the sunset in Seattle from Kerry Park, Alki Beach, and Gas Works Park.
Where people stand
- Kerry Park
- Alki Beach
- Gas Works Park
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