Sunrise and Sunset in Pierce Today

In Pierce, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:34 and sets at 18:59. The day length is 11h 24m. Solar noon is reached at 13:17.

Pierce: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Pierce at 13:17 – 1 h 17 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:53, the latest on October 31 at 08:02.

The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:57 and latest on June 27 at 21:10.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 10 min more daylight than the shortest.

Pierce through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Day	Direction	Sunshine
Jan	07:56	17:23	9 h 27 min	west-southwest 242°	171 h
Feb	07:26	18:02	10 h 37 min	west-southwest 254°	166 h
Mar	07:41	19:36	11 h 55 min	west 268°	212 h
Apr	06:49	20:11	13 h 23 min	west-northwest 284°	232 h
May	06:08	20:44	14 h 36 min	west-northwest 297°	272 h
Jun	05:53	21:08	15 h 15 min	west-northwest 303°	310 h
Jul	06:07	21:04	14 h 57 min	west-northwest 300°	331 h
Aug	06:37	20:30	13 h 53 min	west-northwest 290°	293 h
Sep	07:10	19:39	12 h 29 min	west 274°	236 h
Oct	07:42	18:48	11 h 5 min	west 259°	209 h
Nov	07:20	17:08	9 h 48 min	west-southwest 245°	146 h
Dec	07:51	16:58	9 h 7 min	west-southwest 239°	138 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 331 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 138 – 2,716 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Sioux City/Municipal, IA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).

Golden Hour in Pierce

Morning: 07:17–08:12 · Evening: 18:21–19:16

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Pierce, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:17 to 08:12. The evening golden hour extends from 18:21 to 19:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Pierce

Morning: 07:06–07:17 · Evening: 19:16–19:27

The Blue Hour in Pierce offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:06 to 07:17, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:16 to 19:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Pierce

Pierce is located at a latitude of 42.20° and a longitude of -97.53°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Pierce vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Pierce

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Pierce. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.

Summer brings the longest days to Pierce, with up to 15h 16m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.

Autumn in Pierce sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Pierce brings the shortest days with only 9h 6m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.

Cities near Pierce

On the same latitude as Pierce

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Pierce (42.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 24m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Pierce

When does the sun rise in Pierce today?

Today the sun rises in Pierce at 07:34 and sets at 18:59.

How long is the day in Pierce today?

The day lasts 11h 24m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Pierce today?

In the morning from 07:17–08:12, in the evening from 18:21–19:16.

When is the longest day in Pierce?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 16m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 6m.

When does it get dark in Pierce today?

It is dark from 19:27, fully dark from 20:32.