Sunset & Sunrise Today in Tucson, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Tucson: sunrise 6:27 AM, sunset 5:50 PM.
Tucson, Arizona sees the sun come up at 6:26 AM and go down at 5:51 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — 11h 24m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Tucson, is at 12:09 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 54 seconds. This is autumn 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 5:19 PM to 6:07 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:07 PM to 6:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Tucson 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 Tucson drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Tucson, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 6:26 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m |
| Catalina Foothills | 6:26 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m |
| Casas Adobes | 6:27 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 24m |
| Oro Valley | 6:27 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m |
| Marana | 6:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 24m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:26 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 24m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:27 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 54s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:28 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 21m | −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 52s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:31 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 52s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:32 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 51s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:32 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:33 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 50s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 49s |
| 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 47s |
Twilight times in Tucson 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 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 5:51 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 6:26 AM today, with 11h 24m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Tucson tomorrow?
Sunrise in Tucson tomorrow is at 6:27 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:50 PM.
What time is sunset in Tucson tomorrow?
Sunset in Tucson tomorrow is at 5:50 PM.
How long is the day in Tucson today?
Tucson gets 11h 24m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:26 AM and sunset at 5:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Tucson?
The evening golden hour in Tucson is about 5:19 PM to 6:07 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Tucson?
The evening blue hour in Tucson runs from about 6:07 PM to 6:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Tucson?
After sunset at 5:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Tucson at around 6:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Tucson?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Tucson — is at 12:09 PM today.
Nearest cities to Tucson
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