Sunset & Sunrise Today in Alhambra, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Alhambra: sunrise 6:33 AM, sunset 5:54 PM.
Alhambra, Arizona sees the sun come up at 6:32 AM and go down at 5:55 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — 11h 22m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Alhambra, is at 12:14 PM.
Alhambra lies at latitude 33.50°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter. Through autumn, the sunset time in Alhambra keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Alhambra this evening is roughly 5:23 PM–6:11 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:11 PM to 6:21 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Alhambra is at 5:54 PM and sunrise at 6:33 AM — about 2m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Alhambra drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Alhambra, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Alhambra ranges from as early as 5:20 PM (around November 27) to as late as 7:42 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 22m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 55m.
Moon in Alhambra today
Sunset today: Alhambra vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Maryvale | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Encanto | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Glendale | 6:33 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Phoenix | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
Alhambra sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 22m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 55m
- Latest sunset 7:42 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:20 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:18 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Alhambra (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 7:41 PM | 14h 22m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 55m |
Alhambra sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:33 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 20m | −2m 00s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:34 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:35 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:35 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:36 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:37 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:38 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 57s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:39 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 56s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 56s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:40 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:41 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:42 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:43 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 53s |
Twilight times in Alhambra today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:09 AM | 7:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:38 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:07 AM | 6:21 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:16 AM | 7:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:23 PM | 6:11 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Alhambra by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 31m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 7:33 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 7:42 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 5:41 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:23 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 05m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Alhambra
What time is sunset in Alhambra today?
Sunset in Alhambra, Arizona is at 5:55 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Alhambra today?
Sunrise in Alhambra is at 6:32 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Alhambra tomorrow?
Sunrise in Alhambra tomorrow is at 6:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:54 PM.
What time is sunset in Alhambra tomorrow?
Sunset in Alhambra tomorrow is at 5:54 PM.
How long is the day in Alhambra today?
Alhambra gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 5:55 PM.
When is golden hour in Alhambra?
The evening golden hour in Alhambra is about 5:23 PM to 6:11 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Alhambra?
The evening blue hour in Alhambra runs from about 6:11 PM to 6:21 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Alhambra?
After sunset at 5:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Alhambra at around 6:21 PM today.
When is solar noon in Alhambra?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Alhambra — is at 12:14 PM today.
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