District of Columbia
What time is sunset today in Washington?
The Mall looks west to the Lincoln Memorial and the river, which is the sunset axis. The memorial steps are the composed view; the waterfront is quieter.
Sunset in Washington today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:22 PM EDT. Golden hour runs 5:22-6:22 PM and blue hour ends 7:02 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:22 PM EDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in Washington
Local time (EDT, America/New_York). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:22 PM EDT | 5:22 PM EDT | |
| 6:21 PM EDT | 5:21 PM EDT | |
| 6:19 PM EDT | 5:19 PM EDT | |
| 6:18 PM EDT | 5:18 PM EDT | |
| 6:17 PM EDT | 5:17 PM EDT | |
| 6:15 PM EDT | 5:15 PM EDT | |
| 6:14 PM EDT | 5:14 PM EDT |
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Sunset in Washington — quick answers
What time is sunset in Washington today?
Sunset in Washington today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:22 PM EDT.
When is golden hour in Washington tonight?
Golden hour in Washington tonight runs 5:22-6:22 PM and blue hour ends 7:02 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Washington 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 Washington?
People watch the sunset in Washington from Lincoln Memorial steps, Georgetown waterfront, and Hains Point.
Where people stand
- Lincoln Memorial steps
- Georgetown waterfront
- Hains Point
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