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Sunrise and sunset in Harrisburg, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:18 AM–7:54 AM and 5:54 PM–6:31 PM
Times are local time in Harrisburg. Current time in Harrisburg →
Sunrise and sunset in Harrisburg through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 47m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 10m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 28m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 58m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 31m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 19m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 21m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 37m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 8m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 41m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 17m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 39m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 16m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 54m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 24m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 50m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 1m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 8:42 PM | 15h 0m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 46m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 18m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 48m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 6m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 30m |
Calculated for 40.27°N, 76.89°W, including daylight saving time where Harrisburg uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Harrisburg this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 3m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 18m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:38 AM on June 10
- Latest sunset: 8:42 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Harrisburg today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 6:31 PM in Harrisburg, giving 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Harrisburg?
The longest day in Harrisburg in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Harrisburg?
The shortest day in Harrisburg in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Harrisburg?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:38 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset is 8:42 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Harrisburg?
Today, golden hour in Harrisburg is from sunrise (7:18 AM) to 7:54 AM in the morning, and from 5:54 PM to sunset (6:31 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.