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Sunrise and sunset in Hilo, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:15 AM–6:44 AM and 5:30 PM–5:59 PM
Times are local time in Hilo. Current time in Hilo →
Sunrise and sunset in Hilo through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 58m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 42m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 25m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 12m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 2m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 57m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 58m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 4m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 17m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 30m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 45m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 1m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 20m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 35m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 52m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 4m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 14m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 19m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 18m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 13m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 1m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 48m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 31m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 16m |
Calculated for 19.71°N, 155.09°W, including daylight saving time where Hilo uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Hilo this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 19m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (10h 56m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:42 AM on May 27
- Latest sunset: 7:04 PM on June 27
Questions
What time is sunrise in Hilo today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:15 AM and sets at 5:59 PM in Hilo, giving 11 hours 44 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Hilo?
The longest day in Hilo in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Hilo?
The shortest day in Hilo in 2026 is December 21, with 10 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Hilo?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:42 AM on May 27, and the latest sunset is 7:04 PM on June 27. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Hilo?
Today, golden hour in Hilo is from sunrise (6:15 AM) to 6:44 AM in the morning, and from 5:30 PM to sunset (5:59 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.