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Sunrise & Sunset in Tacoma

United States · 47.25°N, -122.44°E · Today, May 2, 2026

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Sunrise
05:52 AM
Solar Noon
01:06 PM
Sunset
08:21 PM
Daylight
14h 29m

Tomorrow's Sunrise & Sunset in Tacoma

Sunrise
05:50 AM
Sunset
08:22 PM
Daylight
14h 32m

Detailed Solar Information

Civil Twilight Start
05:18 AM
Civil Twilight End
08:55 PM
Golden Hour (morning)
Sunrise – 06:35 AM
Golden Hour (evening)
07:38 PM – Sunset
Latitude
47.2529°
Longitude
-122.4443°

Next 30 Days

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
May 2(today)05:52 AM08:21 PM14h 29m
May 305:50 AM08:22 PM14h 32m
May 405:49 AM08:23 PM14h 34m
May 505:47 AM08:25 PM14h 37m
May 605:46 AM08:26 PM14h 40m
May 705:44 AM08:27 PM14h 43m
May 805:43 AM08:29 PM14h 46m
May 905:41 AM08:30 PM14h 49m
May 1005:40 AM08:31 PM14h 51m
May 1105:39 AM08:33 PM14h 54m
May 1205:37 AM08:34 PM14h 57m
May 1305:36 AM08:35 PM14h 59m
May 1405:35 AM08:37 PM15h 2m
May 1505:33 AM08:38 PM15h 4m
May 1605:32 AM08:39 PM15h 7m
May 1705:31 AM08:40 PM15h 9m
May 1805:30 AM08:42 PM15h 12m
May 1905:29 AM08:43 PM15h 14m
May 2005:28 AM08:44 PM15h 16m
May 2105:27 AM08:45 PM15h 19m
May 2205:26 AM08:46 PM15h 21m
May 2305:25 AM08:47 PM15h 23m
May 2405:24 AM08:49 PM15h 25m
May 2505:23 AM08:50 PM15h 27m
May 2605:22 AM08:51 PM15h 29m
May 2705:21 AM08:52 PM15h 31m
May 2805:20 AM08:53 PM15h 33m
May 2905:19 AM08:54 PM15h 35m
May 3005:19 AM08:55 PM15h 36m
May 3105:18 AM08:56 PM15h 38m

🌅 Golden Hour Guide for Tacoma

Morning Golden Hour

Begins at sunrise (05:52 AM) and lasts approximately 30–60 minutes. Warm, directional light from a low angle — ideal for portraits, cityscapes, and landscapes.

Evening Golden Hour

Begins approximately 60 minutes before sunset (08:21 PM). The last light of day turns golden and orange — often more dramatic than the morning.

Civil Twilight

The sky transitions between 05:18 AM and 08:55 PM. Soft, diffuse blue light with no harsh shadows — favored by portrait photographers.

Photography Tips

Arrive 15 minutes early to set up. Shoot RAW for better exposure latitude. Use a tripod for longer exposures during twilight. Cloudy days can soften and extend golden hour light.

Understanding Daylight in Tacoma

Tacoma is located at 47.25°N latitude, which determines its seasonal daylight variation. At this mid-latitude location, Tacoma experiences significant seasonal swings. Winter brings short days with late sunrises and early sunsets, while summer delivers long days with early sunrises and late sunsets — often more than 4–6 hours of difference across the year.

Solar noon in Tacoma today is at 01:06 PM — the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. This is not necessarily 12:00 PM on the clock; timezone conventions and longitude within a timezone zone can shift solar noon significantly from clock noon. The difference between clock noon and solar noon is called the equation of time, and it varies throughout the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise in Tacoma today is at 05:52 AM local time. Sunset is at 08:21 PM.
Tacoma has approximately 14h 29m of daylight today.
Solar noon in Tacoma today is at 01:06 PM, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
Morning golden hour in Tacoma is around sunrise (05:52 AM). Evening golden hour starts around 07:38 PM and ends at sunset (08:21 PM).
Tacoma is located at 47.2529°N, -122.4443°E. These coordinates are used to calculate precise sunrise and sunset times.
Civil twilight in Tacoma begins at 05:18 AM and ends at 08:55 PM. During this time the sun is less than 6° below the horizon, providing enough natural light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Tacoma observes the America/Los_Angeles timezone. This timezone is used to determine local time throughout the region and influences the timing of sunrise, sunset, and solar noon.
As a location 47.3° north, Tacoma's sunrise and sunset times vary significantly throughout the year based on latitude. Tacoma's mid-latitude location means dramatic seasonal swings in day length. Winter brings short days with late sunrises and early sunsets, while summer delivers long days with early sunrises and late sunsets.
Solar noon in Tacoma occurs at 01:06 PM local time, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky directly south (or north in the Southern Hemisphere). This moment defines the middle of the daylight period.
In Tacoma at latitude 47°, daylight hours vary dramatically between seasons. The difference between the longest day (near summer solstice) and shortest day (near winter solstice) can exceed 4 hours, driven by the tilt of Earth's axis.
Sunrise and sunset times for Tacoma are calculated using astronomical algorithms that account for the precise latitude (47.2529°) and longitude (-122.4443°), the date, Earth's orbital position, and atmospheric refraction. These factors produce accurate times for solar events.
Today in Tacoma: sunrise 05:52 AM, morning golden hour ends before solar noon, solar noon arrives around 01:06 PM, evening golden hour begins around 07:38 PM, civil twilight starts 05:18 AM, sunset 08:21 PM, civil twilight ends 08:55 PM. Each phase has distinct photographic and observational qualities.
Tomorrow in Tacoma sunrise is at 05:50 AM and sunset is at 08:22 PM, giving 14h 32m of daylight.
Tonight in Tacoma, the moon is in the Full Moon phase with 97% illumination. For exact moonrise and moonset times, visit the dedicated moon page for Tacoma.
It gets dark in Tacoma at 08:55 PM, when civil twilight ends and the sun drops more than 6° below the horizon. After this point, artificial lighting is needed for most outdoor activities.
It starts getting light in Tacoma at 05:18 AM, when morning civil twilight begins — before the official sunrise at 05:52 AM. During civil twilight there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Sunset in Tacoma tomorrow is at 08:22 PM, giving 14h 32m of total daylight.
In Tacoma today, morning golden hour runs from sunrise at 05:52 AM for about 30–60 minutes. Evening golden hour begins around 07:38 PM and lasts until sunset at 08:21 PM. Civil twilight at 05:18 AM in the morning and 08:55 PM in the evening also provides soft, diffused light ideal for landscape and portrait photography.

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