Sunset & Sunrise Today in Chandler, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Chandler: sunrise 5:29 AM, sunset 7:36 PM.
In Chandler, Arizona, the sun rises at 5:29 AM and sets at 7:37 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 07m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Chandler, is at 12:33 PM.
Sitting at 33.31° latitude puts Chandler in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 1 seconds. This is summer in Chandler, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Chandler runs from about 7:02 PM to 7:55 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:55 PM to 8:05 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Chandler is at 7:36 PM and sunrise at 5:29 AM — about 1m 3s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Chandler drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Chandler right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Chandler ranges from as early as 5:19 PM (around November 28) to as late as 7:40 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 21m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 56m.
Moon in Chandler today
Sunset today: Chandler vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 5:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 07m |
| Gilbert | 5:28 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 08m |
| Mesa | 5:28 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 08m |
| Tempe | 5:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 08m |
| Ahwatukee Foothills | 5:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 08m |
Chandler sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 56m
- Latest sunset 7:40 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:19 PM (around November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (around January 6)
Solstices & equinoxes in Chandler (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 7:39 PM | 14h 21m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 56m |
Chandler sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 07m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:29 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 03s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:30 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 05s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:31 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 07s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:31 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 09s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:32 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 12s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:33 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 13s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 15s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 17s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:35 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 18s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:36 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 22s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:37 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 24s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:37 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 51m | −1m 25s |
Twilight times in Chandler today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:49 AM | 9:16 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:26 AM | 8:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:00 AM | 8:05 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:11 AM | 6:04 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:02 PM | 7:55 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Chandler.
Sunrise & sunset in Chandler by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 59m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 7:31 PM | 14h 12m |
| July | 5:21 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 18m |
| August | 5:40 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:21 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 06m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Chandler.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Chandler
What time is sunset in Chandler today?
Sunset in Chandler, Arizona is at 7:37 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Chandler today?
Sunrise in Chandler is at 5:29 AM today, with 14h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Chandler tomorrow?
Sunrise in Chandler tomorrow is at 5:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:36 PM.
What time is sunset in Chandler tomorrow?
Sunset in Chandler tomorrow is at 7:36 PM.
How long is the day in Chandler today?
Chandler gets 14h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:29 AM and sunset at 7:37 PM.
When is golden hour in Chandler?
The evening golden hour in Chandler is about 7:02 PM to 7:55 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Chandler?
The evening blue hour in Chandler runs from about 7:55 PM to 8:05 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Chandler?
After sunset at 7:37 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Chandler at around 8:05 PM today.
When is solar noon in Chandler?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Chandler — is at 12:33 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Chandler
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Sunset card for Chandler
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