Sunset & Sunrise Today in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Murfreesboro: sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 7:15 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Murfreesboro is at 7:16 PM and sunrise was at 6:15 AM, giving Murfreesboro 13h 01m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Murfreesboro at 12:46 PM.
Because Murfreesboro is at 35.85° (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 8 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Murfreesboro keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Murfreesboro runs from about 6:43 PM to 7:33 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:33 PM to 7:43 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Murfreesboro is at 7:15 PM and sunrise at 6:16 AM — about 2m 9s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Murfreesboro drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Murfreesboro right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Murfreesboro ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:05 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 35m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 43m.
Moon in Murfreesboro today
Sunset today: Murfreesboro vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 6:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 01m |
| Smyrna | 6:15 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 01m |
| Smyrna | 6:15 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 01m |
| Franklin | 6:17 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 01m |
| Nashville | 6:16 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 01m |
Murfreesboro sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 35m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 43m
- Latest sunset 8:05 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:28 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:07 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Murfreesboro (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 35m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 43m |
Murfreesboro sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 01m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 09s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:17 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 10s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:17 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 10s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:18 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 10s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:19 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 11s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:20 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 11s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:20 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 11s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:21 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 12s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:22 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 12s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:23 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 13s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:23 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 13s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:24 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 35m | −2m 13s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:25 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 32m | −2m 13s |
Twilight times in Murfreesboro today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:45 AM | 8:46 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:17 AM | 8:14 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:48 AM | 7:43 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:58 AM | 6:48 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:43 PM | 7:33 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Murfreesboro by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 46m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 26m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 24m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 38m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 25m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 32m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 56m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 6:40 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:08 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 41m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 53m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Murfreesboro
What time is sunset in Murfreesboro today?
Sunset in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is at 7:16 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Murfreesboro today?
Sunrise in Murfreesboro is at 6:15 AM today, with 13h 01m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Murfreesboro tomorrow?
Sunrise in Murfreesboro tomorrow is at 6:16 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:15 PM.
What time is sunset in Murfreesboro tomorrow?
Sunset in Murfreesboro tomorrow is at 7:15 PM.
How long is the day in Murfreesboro today?
Murfreesboro gets 13h 01m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:15 AM and sunset at 7:16 PM.
When is golden hour in Murfreesboro?
The evening golden hour in Murfreesboro is about 6:43 PM to 7:33 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Murfreesboro?
The evening blue hour in Murfreesboro runs from about 7:33 PM to 7:43 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Murfreesboro?
After sunset at 7:16 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Murfreesboro at around 7:43 PM today.
When is solar noon in Murfreesboro?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Murfreesboro — is at 12:46 PM today.
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