Today in Oregon, USA, the sun rises at 5:28 AM and sets at 8:49 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 21m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 168 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Oregon is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Oregon
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Oregon runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:05 PM and lasts until 8:49 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Oregon sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Oregon falls exactly at 1:08 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -4.80 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Oregon, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Oregon?
At Oregon's latitude of 43.9792797°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 231.74° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Oregon are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.9792797, -120.737257. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Oregon (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Oregon versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:28 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 21m |
| 2025 | 5:28 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 20m |
| 2021 | 5:28 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Oregon today?
In Oregon, the sun rises at exactly 5:28 AM and sets at 8:49 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 21m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Oregon today?
Today, morning golden hour in Oregon runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:05 PM and lasts until 8:45 PM.
Why does sunrise in Oregon shift every day?
At Oregon's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 231.74° (SW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Oregon at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:08 PM when the sun reaches -4.80. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Oregon, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Oregon changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:28 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:28 AM.