Days in Tucson are currently getting shorter, about 12 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Tucson
Tucson is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.2217° N, 110.9265° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,587 km (2,229 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,432 km (3,997 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,606 km (8,454 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,447 km (6,491 mi) west
Tucson lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Tucson
The point on Earth exactly opposite Tucson is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Tucson, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Tucson
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Tucson
Tucson is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 69 days from now.
Because Tucson is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Tucson
In Tucson, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 15m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 2m, a difference of roughly 4h 13m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Tucson's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Tucson at 32.22° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Tucson
With a population of 542,629, Tucson ranks as the 39th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Tucson
Tucson International Airport (TUS / KTUS) is a major international airport serving Tucson directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:15:18.
Daylight saving time in Tucson
Tucson uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Phoenix. The current local offset is UTC-7 / MST.
Tucson does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Tucson
Business hours in Tucson (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 3:00 AM (next day) - 11:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Tucson
Compare time in Tucson with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Tucson
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tucson in?
Tucson follows the America/Phoenix time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Tucson at UTC-7.
What time is it in Tucson right now?
The current local time in Tucson is 21:15:18 on Monday, 12 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tucson observe daylight saving time?
No. Tucson is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Tucson?
Tucson is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tucson?
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is the airport serving Tucson. The current local time at the airport is 21:15:18.
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