As of this Sunday, the Seattle sunset will start happening earlier and earlier.
It’s officially cozy time here in Seattle: the sun is about to start setting earlier than 5:00 p.m. again. The Seattle sunset will occur after 5:00 p.m. for the final time this year on Saturday. Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 3 which means we’ll see the sunset at 4:47 p.m. that day thanks to the clocks falling back one hour. Time to turn on your headlights, dig your reflective rain gear out of the closet, and switch on your SAD lamp!
Read on for all you need to know about what locals call the Big Dark!
We officially enter the Big Dark every November when we reach the end of Daylight Saving Time and set our clocks back an hour. On Sunday, November 3rd, the sun will suddenly set at 4:47 p.m.—an hour earlier than the previous day—thanks to the time change. This will lead to the earliest sunsets of 2024, with the sun setting in Seattle at 4:17 p.m. in early December.
The sun won’t set after 6:00 p.m. in Seattle again until early March. In the meantime, make the most of cozy season by checking out our favorite guides to fall and winter in Seattle:
- 34 Exciting Things To Do This November In Seattle
- 11 Stunning Destinations Perfect For A Fall Day Trip From Seattle
- Cosmic Night Walk ‘Astra Lumina’ Is Now Open At The Seattle Chinese Garden
- The Ultimate Seattle Winter Bucket List
- 30 Unique Ideas For A Romantic Date In Seattle This Winter
- 5 Charming Washington Towns For A Snowy Winter Getaway Near Seattle
- These 10 Steamy Seattle Saunas And Hot Tubs Will Warm You Up
And if you’d like to make the most of viewing the Seattle sunset, check out our list of the best spots to watch the sunset in Seattle.