Racine Sunrise & Sunset in March 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

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This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Racine, Wisconsin throughout March 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 March in Racine reflect the equinox periods. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During March, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Racine benefit from accurate March 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 March's sun time patterns in Racine, Wisconsin 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 March 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.

March is a seasonal transition month for Racine 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.

March daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 10m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 1h 34m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 24m longer by month end.

Key March Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: March 1 at 6:28 AM
  • Latest sunrise: March 31 at 6:38 AM
  • Earliest sunset: March 1 at 5:41 PM
  • Latest sunset: March 31 at 7:15 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 24m from start to end of month

March averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:50 AM
  • Average sunset: 6:44 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 54m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for March 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Mar 16:28 AM5:41 PM11h 13m6:28 AM - 7:06 AM5:03 PM - 5:41 PM
Mar 26:26 AM5:42 PM11h 16m6:26 AM - 7:04 AM5:04 PM - 5:42 PM
Mar 36:25 AM5:43 PM11h 19m6:25 AM - 7:03 AM5:05 PM - 5:43 PM
Mar 46:23 AM5:45 PM11h 22m6:23 AM - 7:01 AM5:07 PM - 5:45 PM
Mar 56:21 AM5:46 PM11h 24m6:21 AM - 6:59 AM5:08 PM - 5:46 PM
Mar 66:20 AM5:47 PM11h 27m6:20 AM - 6:57 AM5:09 PM - 5:47 PM
Mar 76:18 AM5:48 PM11h 30m6:18 AM - 6:56 AM5:10 PM - 5:48 PM
Mar 87:16 AM6:49 PM11h 33m7:16 AM - 7:54 AM6:12 PM - 6:49 PM
Mar 97:16 AM6:49 PM11h 33m7:16 AM - 7:54 AM6:12 PM - 6:49 PM
Mar 107:15 AM6:51 PM11h 36m7:15 AM - 7:52 AM6:13 PM - 6:51 PM
Mar 117:13 AM6:52 PM11h 39m7:13 AM - 7:50 AM6:14 PM - 6:52 PM
Mar 127:11 AM6:53 PM11h 42m7:11 AM - 7:49 AM6:15 PM - 6:53 PM
Mar 137:09 AM6:54 PM11h 45m7:09 AM - 7:47 AM6:17 PM - 6:54 PM
Mar 147:08 AM6:55 PM11h 48m7:08 AM - 7:45 AM6:18 PM - 6:55 PM
Mar 157:06 AM6:57 PM11h 51m7:06 AM - 7:43 AM6:19 PM - 6:57 PM
Mar 167:04 AM6:58 PM11h 54m7:04 AM - 7:42 AM6:20 PM - 6:58 PM
Mar 177:02 AM6:59 PM11h 56m7:02 AM - 7:40 AM6:22 PM - 6:59 PM
Mar 187:01 AM7:00 PM11h 59m7:01 AM - 7:38 AM6:23 PM - 7:00 PM
Mar 196:59 AM7:01 PM12h 2m6:59 AM - 7:36 AM6:24 PM - 7:01 PM
Mar 206:57 AM7:02 PM12h 5m6:57 AM - 7:34 AM6:25 PM - 7:02 PM
Mar 216:55 AM7:03 PM12h 8m6:55 AM - 7:33 AM6:26 PM - 7:03 PM
Mar 226:54 AM7:05 PM12h 11m6:54 AM - 7:31 AM6:27 PM - 7:05 PM
Mar 236:52 AM7:06 PM12h 14m6:52 AM - 7:29 AM6:29 PM - 7:06 PM
Mar 246:50 AM7:07 PM12h 17m6:50 AM - 7:27 AM6:30 PM - 7:07 PM
Mar 256:48 AM7:08 PM12h 20m6:48 AM - 7:25 AM6:31 PM - 7:08 PM
Mar 266:46 AM7:09 PM12h 23m6:46 AM - 7:24 AM6:32 PM - 7:09 PM
Mar 276:45 AM7:10 PM12h 26m6:45 AM - 7:22 AM6:33 PM - 7:10 PM
Mar 286:43 AM7:11 PM12h 29m6:43 AM - 7:20 AM6:34 PM - 7:11 PM
Mar 296:41 AM7:13 PM12h 31m6:41 AM - 7:18 AM6:35 PM - 7:13 PM
Mar 306:39 AM7:14 PM12h 34m6:39 AM - 7:17 AM6:37 PM - 7:14 PM
Mar 316:38 AM7:15 PM12h 37m6:38 AM - 7:15 AM6:38 PM - 7:15 PM

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About sunrise and sunset in Racine in March

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through March as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Racine, Wisconsin, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates. Highlighted row in the table shows today's date in this location's time zone when you view the page.

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; the "Last updated" line reflects the current local 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 March.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Racine, Wisconsin in March?

Sunrise times in Racine, Wisconsin in March vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunrise times, which are updated daily.

What time is sunset in Racine, Wisconsin in March?

Sunset times in Racine, Wisconsin in March vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunset times, which are updated daily.

How long is the day in Racine, Wisconsin in March?

Day length in Racine, Wisconsin in March changes throughout the month. Check this page for the latest day length information, which is updated daily.

What is golden hour in Racine, Wisconsin?

Golden hour in Racine, Wisconsin 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.