Arizona
What time is sunset today in Tucson?
The Tucson Mountains sit west of town, so the sun drops behind a ridge before the sky peaks. Gates Pass is the gap that keeps the horizon open.
Sunset in Tucson today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 5:45 PM MST. Golden hour runs 4:45-5:45 PM and blue hour ends 6:25 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 10/10: Don't miss it.
10/10 Don't miss it
Sunset 5:45 PM MST.
High, scattered clouds to catch the color.
Sunset times this week in Tucson
Local time (MST, America/Phoenix). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 PM MST | 4:45 PM MST | |
| 5:44 PM MST | 4:44 PM MST | |
| 5:43 PM MST | 4:43 PM MST | |
| 5:42 PM MST | 4:42 PM MST | |
| 5:41 PM MST | 4:41 PM MST | |
| 5:40 PM MST | 4:40 PM MST | |
| 5:39 PM MST | 4:39 PM MST |
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Sunset in Tucson — quick answers
What time is sunset in Tucson today?
Sunset in Tucson today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 5:45 PM MST.
When is golden hour in Tucson tonight?
Golden hour in Tucson tonight runs 4:45-5:45 PM and blue hour ends 6:25 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Tucson tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 10/10: Don't miss it. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Tucson?
People watch the sunset in Tucson from Gates Pass, Sentinel Peak, and Saguaro West.
Where people stand
- Gates Pass
- Sentinel Peak
- Saguaro West
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