Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge, Pennsylvania. There are 10h 32m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:29 AM to sunset at 6:00 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge.
Daylight by month in Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:21 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 40m | |
| Feb | 6:54 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 43m | |
| Mar | 7:13 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 55m | |
| Apr | 6:24 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 15m | |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 23m | |
| JunLongest | 5:32 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 59m | |
| Jul | 5:45 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 44m | |
| Aug | 6:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 45m | |
| Sep | 6:42 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 28m | |
| Oct | 7:11 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 11m | |
| Nov | 6:46 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 00m | |
| DecShortest | 7:15 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 22m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 00m), shortest around December 21 (9h 20m). That is a swing of 5h 40m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge runs from about 9h 20m at the shortest day to 15h 00m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 6:00 PM at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge, Pennsylvania. First light (dawn) is around 7:01 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:28 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 10h 32m of daylight at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge?+
The longest day at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge is around June 21 with 15h 00m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 20m. That is a swing of 5h 40m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:44 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge's exact coordinates (39.878°, -75.277°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
Pathr nautical charts
Explore sunrise and sunset on the chart
Select a coastal location on Pathr’s nautical chart for sunrise, sunset, daylight and golden hour, calculated for that spot’s coordinates and local time.
Bridge clearances near Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
