Sunset & Sunrise Today in Tacoma, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Tacoma: sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 7:52 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Tacoma at 7:54 PM, having risen at 6:25 AM. That works out to 13h 29m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Tacoma falls at 1:10 PM.
Sitting at 47.25° latitude puts Tacoma in the upper mid-latitudes — there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 3 minutes shorter and 14 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Tacoma move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Tacoma runs from about 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:15 PM to 8:27 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Tacoma is at 7:52 PM and sunrise at 6:26 AM — about 3m 15s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Tacoma drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Tacoma, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Tacoma ranges from as early as 4:19 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:09 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 55m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 27m.
Moon in Tacoma today
Sunset today: Tacoma vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 6:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 29m |
| Lakewood | 6:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 29m |
| Lakewood | 6:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 29m |
| Federal Way | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 29m |
| Auburn | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 29m |
Tacoma sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 27m
- Latest sunset 9:09 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:13 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:56 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Tacoma (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:13 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 55m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 27m |
Tacoma sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 29m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:26 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 26m | −3m 15s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:28 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 22m | −3m 15s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:29 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 19m | −3m 16s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:30 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 16m | −3m 17s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:32 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 13m | −3m 17s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:33 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 09m | −3m 17s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 06m | −3m 18s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:35 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 03m | −3m 19s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 59m | −3m 19s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 56m | −3m 19s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:39 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 53m | −3m 19s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:41 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 49m | −3m 20s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:42 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 46m | −3m 20s |
Twilight times in Tacoma today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:32 AM | 9:47 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:14 AM | 9:05 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:52 AM | 8:27 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:05 AM | 7:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:15 PM | 8:15 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Tacoma by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 33m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 36m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 05m |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 50m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 40m |
| July | 5:18 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 50m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 53m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 19m |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 58m |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 45m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Tacoma
What time is sunset in Tacoma today?
Sunset in Tacoma, Washington is at 7:54 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Tacoma today?
Sunrise in Tacoma is at 6:25 AM today, with 13h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Tacoma tomorrow?
Sunrise in Tacoma tomorrow is at 6:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:52 PM.
What time is sunset in Tacoma tomorrow?
Sunset in Tacoma tomorrow is at 7:52 PM.
How long is the day in Tacoma today?
Tacoma gets 13h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:25 AM and sunset at 7:54 PM.
When is golden hour in Tacoma?
The evening golden hour in Tacoma is about 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Tacoma?
The evening blue hour in Tacoma runs from about 8:15 PM to 8:27 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Tacoma?
After sunset at 7:54 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Tacoma at around 8:27 PM today.
When is solar noon in Tacoma?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Tacoma — is at 1:10 PM today.
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