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Sunrise and sunset in Tampa, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:29 AM–8:00 AM and 6:34 PM–7:05 PM
Times are local time in Tampa. Current time in Tampa →
Sunrise and sunset in Tampa through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 54m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 31m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 5m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 46m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 30m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 23m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 24m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 33m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 53m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 13m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 35m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:41 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 58m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 27m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 49m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 13m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 31m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 48m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 54m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 53m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 45m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 28m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 9m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 43m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 21m |
Calculated for 27.95°N, 82.46°W, including daylight saving time where Tampa uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Tampa this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 55m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 22m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:34 AM on June 3
- Latest sunset: 8:31 PM on June 26
Questions
What time is sunrise in Tampa today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 7:05 PM in Tampa, giving 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Tampa?
The longest day in Tampa in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tampa?
The shortest day in Tampa in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Tampa?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:34 AM on June 3, and the latest sunset is 8:31 PM on June 26. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Tampa?
Today, golden hour in Tampa is from sunrise (7:29 AM) to 8:00 AM in the morning, and from 6:34 PM to sunset (7:05 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.