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Pittsburgh, United States - Sunrise Time

Wondering when the sun comes up in Pittsburgh? Here is today's exact sunrise time for Pittsburgh, United States, along with first light and the morning golden hour — everything you need to plan an early shoot or a quiet start to the day.

Pittsburgh Sunrise TimeSeptember 2

Sunrise Time
First Light
Morning Golden Hour
6:49 AM – 7:25 AM
Sunset Time
Daylight
Timezone
America/New_York

Sunrise times by month in Pittsburgh

MonthSunrise TimeSunset TimeDaylight
January7:42 AM5:18 PM9h 36m
February7:15 AM5:56 PM10h 40m
March7:33 AM7:27 PM11h 54m
April6:42 AM7:59 PM13h 16m
May6:05 AM8:30 PM14h 25m
June5:50 AM8:53 PM15h 2m
July6:03 AM8:50 PM14h 47m
August6:32 AM8:19 PM13h 47m
September7:02 AM7:31 PM12h 29m
October7:31 AM6:41 PM11h 10m
November7:07 AM5:04 PM9h 57m
December7:37 AM4:55 PM9h 18m

Times shown are for the 15th of each month, in local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Pittsburgh today?

Today's sunrise in Pittsburgh, United States is at 6:49 AM, giving 13h 3m of daylight before sunset at 7:52 PM.

What time is first light in Pittsburgh today?

First light in Pittsburgh begins at 6:21 AM — the start of civil twilight, roughly half an hour before sunrise at 6:49 AM. The pre-sunrise sky often shows the softest colors of the day.

What time is the morning golden hour in Pittsburgh?

The morning golden hour in Pittsburgh runs 6:49 AM – 7:25 AM, starting at sunrise. The low sun gives soft, warm, directional light — and mornings are usually calmer and less crowded than sunset.

What is the best time for sunrise photography in Pittsburgh?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before sunrise (6:49 AM) to catch the pre-dawn glow. The most vibrant colors typically appear 10-15 minutes before the sun clears the horizon, with a soft golden window right after.

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