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Sunrise and sunset in Pittsburgh, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:28 AM–8:05 AM and 6:09 PM–6:46 PM
Times are local time in Pittsburgh. Current time in Pittsburgh →
Sunrise and sunset in Pittsburgh through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 47m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 10m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 28m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 57m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 30m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 18m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 20m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 36m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 7m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 40m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 39m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 16m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 55m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 25m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 51m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 3m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 1m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 47m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 19m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 48m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 6m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 30m |
Calculated for 40.44°N, 80.00°W, including daylight saving time where Pittsburgh uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Pittsburgh this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 4m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 17m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:50 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 8:55 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Pittsburgh today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 6:46 PM in Pittsburgh, giving 11 hours 18 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Pittsburgh?
The longest day in Pittsburgh in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Pittsburgh?
The shortest day in Pittsburgh in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Pittsburgh?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:50 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:55 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Pittsburgh?
Today, golden hour in Pittsburgh is from sunrise (7:28 AM) to 8:05 AM in the morning, and from 6:09 PM to sunset (6:46 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.