Sunset & Sunrise Today in Tucson, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Tucson: sunrise 5:48 AM, sunset 7:06 PM.
Tucson, Arizona sees the sun come up at 5:48 AM and go down at 7:07 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — 13h 19m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Tucson, is at 12:28 PM.
Tucson lies at latitude 32.22°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 43 seconds. This is summer in Tucson, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Tucson's golden hour, about 6:35 PM to 7:23 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:23 PM to 7:33 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Tucson is at 7:06 PM and sunrise at 5:48 AM — about 1m 43s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Tucson drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Tucson, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Tucson ranges from as early as 5:18 PM (around November 27) to as late as 7:34 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 15m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 01m.
Moon in Tucson today
Sunset today: Tucson vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | 5:48 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 19m |
| Catalina Foothills | 5:48 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 19m |
| Casas Adobes | 5:48 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 19m |
| Casa Grande | 5:50 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 21m |
| San Tan Valley | 5:49 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 22m |
Tucson sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 15m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 01m
- Latest sunset 7:34 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 5:18 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:16 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Tucson (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 |
Tucson sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 15 | 5:48 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 19m | — |
| Sun Aug 16 | 5:48 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 17m | −1m 43s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 5:49 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 15m | −1m 45s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 5:50 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 13m | −1m 45s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 5:50 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 12m | −1m 46s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 5:51 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 10m | −1m 47s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 5:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 08m | −1m 47s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 5:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 48s |
| Sun Aug 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 05m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Aug 24 | 5:54 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 03m | −1m 49s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 5:54 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 01m | −1m 50s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 5:55 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 59m | −1m 51s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 5:56 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 57m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 5:56 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 55m | −1m 51s |
Twilight times in Tucson today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:19 AM | 8:36 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:51 AM | 8:04 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:21 AM | 7:33 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:31 AM | 6:20 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:35 PM | 7:23 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Tucson 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 | 5:18 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 07m |
| July | 5:21 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 | 6:40 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 52m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 11m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Tucson
What time is sunset in Tucson today?
Sunset in Tucson, Arizona is at 7:07 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Tucson today?
Sunrise in Tucson is at 5:48 AM today, with 13h 19m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Tucson tomorrow?
Sunrise in Tucson tomorrow is at 5:48 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Tucson tomorrow?
Sunset in Tucson tomorrow is at 7:06 PM.
How long is the day in Tucson today?
Tucson gets 13h 19m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:48 AM and sunset at 7:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Tucson?
The evening golden hour in Tucson is about 6:35 PM to 7:23 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Tucson?
The evening blue hour in Tucson runs from about 7:23 PM to 7:33 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Tucson?
After sunset at 7:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Tucson at around 7:33 PM today.
When is solar noon in Tucson?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Tucson — is at 12:28 PM today.
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