Tacoma Sunrise & Sunset in October 2026

PDT47.2529°N, 122.4443°W

Northern Hemisphere • higher-latitude latitude band

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This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Tacoma, Washington 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma, Washington 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 Tacoma 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 43m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 55m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 38m shorter by month end.

Key October Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 7:08 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 7:51 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 6:53 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 5:58 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 38m from start to end of month

October averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:29 AM
  • Average sunset: 6:24 PM
  • Average day length: 10h 55m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Sep 307:08 AM6:53 PM11h 45m7:08 AM - 7:49 AM6:12 PM - 6:53 PM
Oct 17:09 AM6:51 PM11h 42m7:09 AM - 7:50 AM6:10 PM - 6:51 PM
Oct 27:11 AM6:49 PM11h 38m7:11 AM - 7:51 AM6:08 PM - 6:49 PM
Oct 37:12 AM6:47 PM11h 35m7:12 AM - 7:53 AM6:06 PM - 6:47 PM
Oct 47:13 AM6:45 PM11h 32m7:13 AM - 7:54 AM6:04 PM - 6:45 PM
Oct 57:15 AM6:43 PM11h 28m7:15 AM - 7:56 AM6:02 PM - 6:43 PM
Oct 67:16 AM6:41 PM11h 25m7:16 AM - 7:57 AM6:00 PM - 6:41 PM
Oct 77:18 AM6:39 PM11h 21m7:18 AM - 7:59 AM5:58 PM - 6:39 PM
Oct 87:19 AM6:37 PM11h 18m7:19 AM - 8:00 AM5:56 PM - 6:37 PM
Oct 97:20 AM6:35 PM11h 15m7:20 AM - 8:02 AM5:54 PM - 6:35 PM
Oct 107:22 AM6:33 PM11h 11m7:22 AM - 8:03 AM5:52 PM - 6:33 PM
Oct 117:23 AM6:31 PM11h 8m7:23 AM - 8:04 AM5:50 PM - 6:31 PM
Oct 127:24 AM6:29 PM11h 5m7:24 AM - 8:06 AM5:48 PM - 6:29 PM
Oct 137:26 AM6:27 PM11h 1m7:26 AM - 8:08 AM5:46 PM - 6:27 PM
Oct 147:27 AM6:25 PM10h 58m7:27 AM - 8:09 AM5:44 PM - 6:25 PM
Oct 157:29 AM6:24 PM10h 55m7:29 AM - 8:11 AM5:42 PM - 6:24 PM
Oct 167:30 AM6:22 PM10h 52m7:30 AM - 8:12 AM5:40 PM - 6:22 PM
Oct 177:32 AM6:20 PM10h 48m7:32 AM - 8:14 AM5:38 PM - 6:20 PM
Oct 187:33 AM6:18 PM10h 45m7:33 AM - 8:15 AM5:36 PM - 6:18 PM
Oct 197:34 AM6:16 PM10h 42m7:34 AM - 8:17 AM5:34 PM - 6:16 PM
Oct 207:36 AM6:14 PM10h 39m7:36 AM - 8:18 AM5:32 PM - 6:14 PM
Oct 217:37 AM6:13 PM10h 35m7:37 AM - 8:20 AM5:30 PM - 6:13 PM
Oct 227:39 AM6:11 PM10h 32m7:39 AM - 8:22 AM5:28 PM - 6:11 PM
Oct 237:40 AM6:09 PM10h 29m7:40 AM - 8:23 AM5:26 PM - 6:09 PM
Oct 247:42 AM6:07 PM10h 26m7:42 AM - 8:25 AM5:24 PM - 6:07 PM
Oct 257:43 AM6:06 PM10h 22m7:43 AM - 8:26 AM5:23 PM - 6:06 PM
Oct 267:45 AM6:04 PM10h 19m7:45 AM - 8:28 AM5:21 PM - 6:04 PM
Oct 277:46 AM6:02 PM10h 16m7:46 AM - 8:30 AM5:19 PM - 6:02 PM
Oct 287:48 AM6:01 PM10h 13m7:48 AM - 8:31 AM5:17 PM - 6:01 PM
Oct 297:49 AM5:59 PM10h 10m7:49 AM - 8:33 AM5:15 PM - 5:59 PM
Oct 307:51 AM5:58 PM10h 7m7:51 AM - 8:35 AM5:14 PM - 5:58 PM

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About sunrise and sunset in Tacoma 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 Tacoma, Washington, 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 October.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Tacoma, Washington in October?

Sunrise times in Tacoma, Washington in October vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunrise times, which are updated daily.

What time is sunset in Tacoma, Washington in October?

Sunset times in Tacoma, Washington in October vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunset times, which are updated daily.

How long is the day in Tacoma, Washington in October?

Day length in Tacoma, Washington in October changes throughout the month. Check this page for the latest day length information, which is updated daily.

What is golden hour in Tacoma, Washington?

Golden hour in Tacoma, Washington 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.