Sunrise & sunset times in Tucson, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:27 and sets at 19:31 in Tucson. All times are shown in the America/Phoenix timezone.
Today in Tucson
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Golden hour in Tucson 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 Tucson when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Tucson (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Tucson’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:24 | 17:41 | 12:33 | 10h 16m |
| February | 07:05 | 18:09 | 12:37 | 11h 04m |
| March | 06:33 | 18:31 | 12:32 | 11h 58m |
| April | 05:54 | 18:53 | 12:23 | 12h 58m |
| May | 05:25 | 19:14 | 12:20 | 13h 48m |
| June | 05:16 | 19:31 | 12:24 | 14h 15m |
| July | 05:27 | 19:31 | 12:29 | 14h 03m |
| August | 05:48 | 19:07 | 12:28 | 13h 19m |
| September | 06:07 | 18:29 | 12:18 | 12h 21m |
| October | 06:27 | 17:50 | 12:09 | 11h 23m |
| November | 06:52 | 17:23 | 12:08 | 10h 30m |
| December | 07:17 | 17:20 | 12:18 | 10h 03m |
Solar year in Tucson (2026)
Day length in Tucson swings by 4h 14m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Tucson
Longest day in Tucson: 14h 7m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 53m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 56m.
Moon tonight in Tucson
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Tucson today?▼
The sun rises at 05:27 America/Phoenix in Tucson, United States today.
What time is sunset in Tucson today?▼
The sun sets at 19:31 America/Phoenix in Tucson today.
How long is the day in Tucson today?▼
Daylight in Tucson today lasts 14 hours and 4 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tucson?▼
The morning golden hour in Tucson runs from 04:59 to 06:02, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:56 to 19:59.
What is the timezone of Tucson?▼
Tucson uses the America/Phoenix timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Tucson?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Tucson is 21 June 2026, with 14h 16m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tucson?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Tucson is 21 December 2026, with 10h 02m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Tucson?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Tucson swings by 4h 14m.