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Sunrise and sunset in Tacoma, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 7:26 AM–8:08 AM and 5:46 PM–6:27 PM
Times are local time in Tacoma. Current time in Tacoma →
Sunrise and sunset in Tacoma through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 42m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 55m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 1m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 21m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 4:23 PM | 8h 46m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:51 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 30m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:57 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 33m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:53 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 54m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:37 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 35m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 17m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 3m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 51m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 49m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 36m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 26m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 5m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 40m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 54m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:18 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 52m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 34m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 56m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 16m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 23m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 36m |
Calculated for 47.25°N, 122.44°W, including daylight saving time where Tacoma uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Tacoma this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 56m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (8h 28m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:14 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 9:11 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Tacoma today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 6:27 PM in Tacoma, giving 11 hours 1 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Tacoma?
The longest day in Tacoma in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tacoma?
The shortest day in Tacoma in 2026 is December 21, with 8 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Tacoma?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:14 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 9:11 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 Tacoma?
Today, golden hour in Tacoma is from sunrise (7:26 AM) to 8:08 AM in the morning, and from 5:46 PM to sunset (6:27 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.