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Sunrise and sunset in Tucson, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:26 AM–6:59 AM and 5:23 PM–5:56 PM
Times are local time in Tucson. Current time in Tucson →
Sunrise and sunset in Tucson through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 52m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 24m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 53m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 31m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 12m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 3m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 5m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 16m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 39m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 3m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 29m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 57m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 31m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 58m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 26m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 48m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 14h 7m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:18 AM | 7:32 PM | 14h 15m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:21 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 14m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 7:32 PM | 14h 4m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 43m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 21m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 50m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 23m |
Calculated for 32.22°N, 110.93°W, including daylight saving time where Tucson uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Tucson this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 16m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 2m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:17 AM on June 10
- Latest sunset: 7:35 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Tucson today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 5:56 PM in Tucson, giving 11 hours 30 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Tucson?
The longest day in Tucson in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tucson?
The shortest day in Tucson in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Tucson?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:17 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset is 7:35 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Tucson?
Today, golden hour in Tucson is from sunrise (6:26 AM) to 6:59 AM in the morning, and from 5:23 PM to sunset (5:56 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.