Sunrise & sunset times in Pittsburgh, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:48 and sets at 19:50 in Pittsburgh. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Pittsburgh
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Golden hour in Pittsburgh today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Pittsburgh when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Pittsburgh (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Pittsburgh’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:41 | 17:18 | 12:29 | 9h 37m |
| February | 07:13 | 17:55 | 12:34 | 10h 42m |
| March | 07:31 | 19:26 | 13:28 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:41 | 19:59 | 13:19 | 13h 17m |
| May | 06:03 | 20:29 | 13:16 | 14h 26m |
| June | 05:49 | 20:52 | 13:20 | 15h 02m |
| July | 06:02 | 20:49 | 13:26 | 14h 46m |
| August | 06:30 | 20:17 | 13:24 | 13h 46m |
| September | 07:00 | 19:28 | 13:15 | 12h 27m |
| October | 07:31 | 18:39 | 13:05 | 11h 08m |
| November | 07:06 | 17:02 | 12:04 | 9h 56m |
| December | 07:36 | 16:54 | 12:15 | 9h 18m |
Solar year in Pittsburgh (2026)
Day length in Pittsburgh swings by 5h 47m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Pittsburgh
Longest day in Pittsburgh: 14h 54m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 6m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 50m.
Moon tonight in Pittsburgh
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Pittsburgh today?▼
The sun rises at 06:48 America/New_York in Pittsburgh, United States today.
What time is sunset in Pittsburgh today?▼
The sun sets at 19:50 America/New_York in Pittsburgh today.
How long is the day in Pittsburgh today?▼
Daylight in Pittsburgh today lasts 13 hours and 1 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pittsburgh?▼
The morning golden hour in Pittsburgh runs from 06:20 to 07:24, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:13 to 20:17.
What is the timezone of Pittsburgh?▼
Pittsburgh uses the America/New_York timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Pittsburgh?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Pittsburgh is 21 June 2026, with 15h 04m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Pittsburgh?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Pittsburgh is 21 December 2026, with 9h 17m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Pittsburgh?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Pittsburgh swings by 5h 47m.