Sunset & Sunrise Today in Tacoma, Washington
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Tacoma: sunrise 5:30 AM, sunset 9:00 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Tacoma at 9:01 PM, having risen at 5:29 AM. That works out to 15h 32m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Tacoma falls at 1:15 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 1 minute shorter and 47 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 8:16 PM to 9:25 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:25 PM to 9:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Tacoma is at 9:00 PM and sunrise at 5:30 AM — about 1m 51s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Tacoma drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Tacoma right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 5:29 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 32m |
| Federal Way | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 32m |
| Auburn | 5:28 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 32m |
| Kent | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| Renton | 5:27 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
Tacoma sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 27m
- Latest sunset 9:09 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:13 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:56 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:29 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 32m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:30 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 30m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:31 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 28m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:32 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 26m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:33 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 24m | −2m 02s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:34 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 22m | −2m 04s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:35 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 20m | −2m 08s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:36 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 17m | −2m 11s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:38 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 15m | −2m 14s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:39 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 13m | −2m 17s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:40 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 11m | −2m 20s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:41 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 08m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:42 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 06m | −2m 25s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:44 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 03m | −2m 28s |
Twilight times in Tacoma today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 2:50 AM | 11:39 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 3:59 AM | 10:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:50 AM | 9:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:16 PM | 9:25 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Tacoma.
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 in Tacoma.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Tacoma
What time is sunset in Tacoma today?
Sunset in Tacoma, Washington is at 9:01 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 5:29 AM today, with 15h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Tacoma tomorrow?
Sunrise in Tacoma tomorrow is at 5:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:00 PM.
What time is sunset in Tacoma tomorrow?
Sunset in Tacoma tomorrow is at 9:00 PM.
How long is the day in Tacoma today?
Tacoma gets 15h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:29 AM and sunset at 9:01 PM.
When is golden hour in Tacoma?
The evening golden hour in Tacoma is about 8:16 PM to 9:25 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Tacoma?
The evening blue hour in Tacoma runs from about 9:25 PM to 9:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Tacoma?
After sunset at 9:01 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Tacoma at around 9:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Tacoma?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Tacoma — is at 1:15 PM today.
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Sunset card for Tacoma
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