Knoxville Sunrise & Sunset in October 2026

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Last updated: March 18, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Knoxville, Tennessee throughout October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of October in Knoxville reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During October, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Knoxville benefit from accurate October sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding October's sun time patterns in Knoxville, Tennessee enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. The daily variations in sun times during October may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

October is a seasonal transition month for Knoxville in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

October daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 26m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 39m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 6m shorter by month end.

Key October Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 6:31 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 6:57 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 6:22 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 5:43 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 6m from start to end of month

October averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:43 AM
  • Average sunset: 6:02 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 19m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

Sunrise Trend
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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Oct 16:31 AM6:22 PM11h 52m6:31 AM - 7:04 AM5:48 PM - 6:22 PM
Oct 26:31 AM6:21 PM11h 50m6:31 AM - 7:05 AM5:47 PM - 6:21 PM
Oct 36:32 AM6:19 PM11h 47m6:32 AM - 7:06 AM5:45 PM - 6:19 PM
Oct 46:33 AM6:18 PM11h 45m6:33 AM - 7:07 AM5:44 PM - 6:18 PM
Oct 56:34 AM6:17 PM11h 43m6:34 AM - 7:08 AM5:42 PM - 6:17 PM
Oct 66:35 AM6:15 PM11h 41m6:35 AM - 7:09 AM5:41 PM - 6:15 PM
Oct 76:35 AM6:14 PM11h 38m6:35 AM - 7:09 AM5:40 PM - 6:14 PM
Oct 86:36 AM6:12 PM11h 36m6:36 AM - 7:10 AM5:38 PM - 6:12 PM
Oct 96:37 AM6:11 PM11h 34m6:37 AM - 7:11 AM5:37 PM - 6:11 PM
Oct 106:38 AM6:09 PM11h 32m6:38 AM - 7:12 AM5:35 PM - 6:09 PM
Oct 116:39 AM6:08 PM11h 29m6:39 AM - 7:13 AM5:34 PM - 6:08 PM
Oct 126:39 AM6:07 PM11h 27m6:39 AM - 7:14 AM5:32 PM - 6:07 PM
Oct 136:40 AM6:05 PM11h 25m6:40 AM - 7:15 AM5:31 PM - 6:05 PM
Oct 146:41 AM6:04 PM11h 23m6:41 AM - 7:16 AM5:29 PM - 6:04 PM
Oct 156:42 AM6:03 PM11h 21m6:42 AM - 7:17 AM5:28 PM - 6:03 PM
Oct 166:43 AM6:01 PM11h 18m6:43 AM - 7:18 AM5:27 PM - 6:01 PM
Oct 176:44 AM6:00 PM11h 16m6:44 AM - 7:18 AM5:25 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct 186:45 AM5:59 PM11h 14m6:45 AM - 7:19 AM5:24 PM - 5:59 PM
Oct 196:46 AM5:57 PM11h 12m6:46 AM - 7:20 AM5:23 PM - 5:57 PM
Oct 206:46 AM5:56 PM11h 10m6:46 AM - 7:21 AM5:21 PM - 5:56 PM
Oct 216:47 AM5:55 PM11h 7m6:47 AM - 7:22 AM5:20 PM - 5:55 PM
Oct 226:48 AM5:54 PM11h 5m6:48 AM - 7:23 AM5:19 PM - 5:54 PM
Oct 236:49 AM5:52 PM11h 3m6:49 AM - 7:24 AM5:17 PM - 5:52 PM
Oct 246:50 AM5:51 PM11h 1m6:50 AM - 7:25 AM5:16 PM - 5:51 PM
Oct 256:51 AM5:50 PM10h 59m6:51 AM - 7:26 AM5:15 PM - 5:50 PM
Oct 266:52 AM5:49 PM10h 57m6:52 AM - 7:27 AM5:14 PM - 5:49 PM
Oct 276:53 AM5:48 PM10h 55m6:53 AM - 7:28 AM5:12 PM - 5:48 PM
Oct 286:54 AM5:47 PM10h 53m6:54 AM - 7:29 AM5:11 PM - 5:47 PM
Oct 296:55 AM5:45 PM10h 51m6:55 AM - 7:30 AM5:10 PM - 5:45 PM
Oct 306:56 AM5:44 PM10h 49m6:56 AM - 7:32 AM5:09 PM - 5:44 PM
Oct 316:57 AM5:43 PM10h 46m6:57 AM - 7:33 AM5:08 PM - 5:43 PM

Last updated: March 18, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Knoxville in October

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through October as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Knoxville, Tennessee, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in October.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Knoxville, Tennessee in October?

Today, the sun rises in Knoxville, Tennessee at 6:43 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Knoxville, Tennessee in October?

Today, the sun sets in Knoxville, Tennessee at 6:46 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Knoxville, Tennessee in October?

Today's daylight in Knoxville, Tennessee lasts about 12h 3m. As we move through October, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Knoxville, Tennessee?

Golden hour in Knoxville, Tennessee refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.