Sunset & Sunrise Today in Catalina Foothills, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Catalina Foothills: sunrise 6:27 AM, sunset 5:50 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Catalina Foothills is at 5:51 PM and sunrise was at 6:26 AM, giving Catalina Foothills 11h 24m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Catalina Foothills at 12:09 PM.
Catalina Foothills lies at latitude 32.30°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 55 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Catalina Foothills keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Catalina Foothills runs from about 5:19 PM to 6:07 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:07 PM to 6:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Catalina Foothills is at 5:50 PM and sunrise at 6:27 AM — about 1m 54s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Catalina Foothills drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Catalina Foothills, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Catalina Foothills ranges from as early as 5:18 PM (around November 26) to as late as 7:34 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 15m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 01m.
Moon in Catalina Foothills today
Sunset today: Catalina Foothills vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Foothills | 6:26 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m |
| Casas Adobes | 6:27 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 24m |
| Tucson | 6:26 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m |
| Oro Valley | 6:27 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m |
| Marana | 6:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 24m |
Catalina Foothills sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 15m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 01m
- Latest sunset 7:34 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:18 PM (November 26)
- Earliest sunrise 5:16 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (January 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Catalina Foothills (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:17 AM | 7:33 PM | 14h 15m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 01m |
Catalina Foothills sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:26 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:27 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 54s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:28 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 54s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:29 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:29 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:30 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:31 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 52s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:32 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 52s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:32 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:33 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 50s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 50s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:35 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:36 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 48s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:36 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 48s |
Twilight times in Catalina Foothills today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:05 AM | 7:13 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:33 AM | 6:45 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:01 AM | 6:16 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:11 AM | 6:59 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:19 PM | 6:07 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Catalina Foothills by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 04m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 39m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 30m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 27m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 07m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 13m |
| August | 5:38 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 41m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 6:18 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Catalina Foothills
What time is sunset in Catalina Foothills today?
Sunset in Catalina Foothills, Arizona is at 5:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Catalina Foothills today?
Sunrise in Catalina Foothills is at 6:26 AM today, with 11h 24m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Catalina Foothills tomorrow?
Sunrise in Catalina Foothills tomorrow is at 6:27 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:50 PM.
What time is sunset in Catalina Foothills tomorrow?
Sunset in Catalina Foothills tomorrow is at 5:50 PM.
How long is the day in Catalina Foothills today?
Catalina Foothills gets 11h 24m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:26 AM and sunset at 5:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Catalina Foothills?
The evening golden hour in Catalina Foothills is about 5:19 PM to 6:07 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Catalina Foothills?
The evening blue hour in Catalina Foothills runs from about 6:07 PM to 6:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Catalina Foothills?
After sunset at 5:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Catalina Foothills at around 6:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Catalina Foothills?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Catalina Foothills — is at 12:09 PM today.
Nearest cities to Catalina Foothills
- Casas AdobesAZ
- TucsonAZ
- Oro ValleyAZ
- MaranaAZ
- Sierra VistaAZ
- Casa GrandeAZ
- San Tan ValleyAZ
- Queen CreekAZ
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