Sunset & Sunrise Today in Johnson City, Tennessee
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Johnson City: sunrise 7:37 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Johnson City at 6:52 PM, having risen at 7:36 AM. That works out to 11h 16m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Johnson City falls at 1:15 PM.
Because Johnson City is at 36.31° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 13 seconds. This is autumn in Johnson City, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Johnson City's golden hour, about 6:19 PM to 7:09 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:09 PM to 7:19 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Johnson City is at 6:51 PM and sunrise at 7:37 AM — about 2m 13s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Johnson City drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Johnson City, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Johnson City ranges from as early as 5:13 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:50 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 37m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 40m.
Moon in Johnson City today
Sunset today: Johnson City vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 7:36 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 16m |
| Kingsport | 7:37 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 15m |
| Asheville | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m |
| Hickory | 7:32 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 17m |
| Spartanburg | 7:33 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 18m |
Johnson City sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 37m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 40m
- Latest sunset 8:50 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:13 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 6:11 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:51 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Johnson City (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 37m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 40m |
Johnson City sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 16m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:37 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 13s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:38 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 12s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 12s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 11s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:41 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 11s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:42 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 10s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:43 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 10s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:44 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 08s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:45 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 09s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:45 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 07s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:46 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 07s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:47 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 05s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:48 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 05s |
Twilight times in Johnson City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:10 AM | 8:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:10 AM | 7:19 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:20 AM | 8:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:19 PM | 7:09 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Johnson City by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 7:30 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 24m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 24m |
| April | 7:15 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 6:36 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 40m |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 28m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 35m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 58m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 55m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 39m |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 51m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Johnson City
What time is sunset in Johnson City today?
Sunset in Johnson City, Tennessee is at 6:52 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Johnson City today?
Sunrise in Johnson City is at 7:36 AM today, with 11h 16m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Johnson City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Johnson City tomorrow is at 7:37 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Johnson City tomorrow?
Sunset in Johnson City tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
How long is the day in Johnson City today?
Johnson City gets 11h 16m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:36 AM and sunset at 6:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Johnson City?
The evening golden hour in Johnson City is about 6:19 PM to 7:09 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Johnson City?
The evening blue hour in Johnson City runs from about 7:09 PM to 7:19 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Johnson City?
After sunset at 6:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Johnson City at around 7:19 PM today.
When is solar noon in Johnson City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Johnson City — is at 1:15 PM today.
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