Golden hour in Portland tonight
Flat and hazy
Golden hour 7:38 PM–8:18 PM·sunset 8:18 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 3 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour6:13 AM–6:54 AM
Why this score?
Not much to see — held back by low cloud blocking the horizon. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 287° — WNW on the compass.
Where to stand
- Directions →
Council Crest Park
The city's highest point, with the sun setting behind the Coast Range and, on clear days, the Cascades glowing. - Directions →
Pittock Mansion
A hilltop estate lawn overlooking downtown with Mount Hood catching the last light.
Make an evening of itPartner picks
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Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Sunday, August 16, 2026