Sunrise and Sunset in Tucson Today
In Tucson, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:44 and sets at 17:30. The day length is 10h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 12:07.
Tucson: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Tucson at 12:07 – 7 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:16, the latest on January 8 at 07:25.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:18 and latest on June 29 at 19:34.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 14 min more daylight than the shortest.
Tucson 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 | 07:25 | 17:41 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 246° | 260 h |
| Feb | 07:06 | 18:10 | 11 h 4 min | west-southwest 256° | 258 h |
| Mar | 06:33 | 18:32 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 321 h |
| Apr | 05:54 | 18:53 | 12 h 59 min | west-northwest 282° | 357 h |
| May | 05:26 | 19:14 | 13 h 49 min | west-northwest 293° | 401 h |
| Jun | 05:16 | 19:32 | 14 h 15 min | west-northwest 299° | 397 h |
| Jul | 05:28 | 19:31 | 14 h 3 min | west-northwest 296° | 343 h |
| Aug | 05:48 | 19:07 | 13 h 20 min | west-northwest 287° | 336 h |
| Sep | 06:07 | 18:29 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° | 316 h |
| Oct | 06:27 | 17:51 | 11 h 23 min | west 260° | 307 h |
| Nov | 06:53 | 17:23 | 10 h 30 min | west-southwest 248° | 264 h |
| Dec | 07:17 | 17:20 | 10 h 3 min | west-southwest 243° | 246 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 401 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 246 – 3,806 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Tucson/Int'l Arpt AZ, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Tucson
Morning: 06:28–07:18 · Evening: 16:55–17:45
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Tucson, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:28 to 07:18. The evening golden hour extends from 16:55 to 17:45. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Tucson
Morning: 06:18–06:28 · Evening: 17:45–17:55
The Blue Hour in Tucson offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:18 to 06:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:45 to 17:55, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Tucson
Tucson is located at a latitude of 32.22° and a longitude of -110.97°. The city is in the America/Phoenix timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Tucson vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Tucson
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Tucson. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Tucson, with up to 14h 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 Tucson sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Tucson brings the shortest days with only 10h 2m 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 Tucson
On the same latitude as Tucson
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Tucson (32.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 46m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Tucson
When does the sun rise in Tucson today?
Today the sun rises in Tucson at 06:44 and sets at 17:30.
How long is the day in Tucson today?
The day lasts 10h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tucson today?
In the morning from 06:28–07:18, in the evening from 16:55–17:45.
When is the longest day in Tucson?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 16m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 2m.
When does it get dark in Tucson today?
It is dark from 17:55, fully dark from 18:53.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Tucson. All times are in local time. How it is calculated