Sunset & Sunrise Today in Marana, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Marana: sunrise 6:29 AM, sunset 5:51 PM.
In Marana, Arizona, the sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 5:52 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 24m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Marana at 12:11 PM.
Because Marana is at 32.44° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 55 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Marana move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Marana's golden hour, about 5:20 PM to 6:08 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:08 PM to 6:18 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Marana is at 5:51 PM and sunrise at 6:29 AM — about 1m 55s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Marana drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Marana, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Marana ranges from as early as 5:18 PM (around December 2) to as late as 7:35 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 00m.
Moon in Marana today
Sunset today: Marana vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana | 6:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 24m |
| Oro Valley | 6:27 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m |
| Casas Adobes | 6:27 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 24m |
| Catalina Foothills | 6:26 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m |
| Tucson | 6:26 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m |
Marana sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 00m
- Latest sunset 7:35 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:18 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (January 2)
Solstices & equinoxes in Marana (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 16m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 00m |
Marana sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 24m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:29 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 55s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:29 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 54s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:30 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 54s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:31 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:32 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:32 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:33 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 52s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:34 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 52s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:35 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 51s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 50s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:36 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 50s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:37 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 49s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:38 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 48s |
Twilight times in Marana today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:06 AM | 7:14 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:34 AM | 6:46 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:03 AM | 6:18 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:12 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:20 PM | 6:08 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Marana by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 27m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 14h 08m |
| July | 5:21 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:00 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 6:19 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Marana
What time is sunset in Marana today?
Sunset in Marana, Arizona is at 5:52 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Marana today?
Sunrise in Marana is at 6:28 AM today, with 11h 24m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Marana tomorrow?
Sunrise in Marana tomorrow is at 6:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Marana tomorrow?
Sunset in Marana tomorrow is at 5:51 PM.
How long is the day in Marana today?
Marana gets 11h 24m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:28 AM and sunset at 5:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Marana?
The evening golden hour in Marana is about 5:20 PM to 6:08 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Marana?
The evening blue hour in Marana runs from about 6:08 PM to 6:18 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Marana?
After sunset at 5:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Marana at around 6:18 PM today.
When is solar noon in Marana?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Marana — is at 12:11 PM today.
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