Sunset & Sunrise Today in Encanto, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Encanto: sunrise 5:57 AM, sunset 7:03 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Encanto is at 7:04 PM and sunrise was at 5:56 AM, giving Encanto 13h 08m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Encanto, is at 12:31 PM.
Because Encanto is at 33.48° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 54 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Encanto keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Encanto runs from about 6:32 PM to 7:20 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:20 PM to 7:30 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Encanto is at 7:03 PM and sunrise at 5:57 AM — about 1m 55s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Encanto drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Encanto right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Encanto ranges from as early as 5:19 PM (around December 2) to as late as 7:42 PM (around June 28). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 22m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 55m.
Moon in Encanto today
Sunset today: Encanto vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encanto | 5:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 08m |
| Phoenix | 5:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 07m |
| Central City | 5:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 07m |
| Alhambra | 5:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 08m |
| Maryvale | 5:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 08m |
Encanto sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 22m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 55m
- Latest sunset 7:42 PM (June 28)
- Earliest sunset 5:19 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:18 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (January 3)
Solstices & equinoxes in Encanto (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 7:41 PM | 14h 22m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 55m |
Encanto sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 5:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 08m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 5:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 5:57 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 55s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 5:58 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 56s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 5:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 57s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:00 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 56m | −1m 57s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:01 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 54m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:02 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 52m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:02 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 50m | −1m 59s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:03 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 48m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:04 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 46m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:04 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:05 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 01s |
Twilight times in Encanto today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:28 AM | 8:32 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:59 AM | 8:01 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:40 AM | 6:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:32 PM | 7:20 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Encanto by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 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 | 6:15 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 | 7:41 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 5:41 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:35 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 Encanto
What time is sunset in Encanto today?
Sunset in Encanto, Arizona is at 7:04 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Encanto today?
Sunrise in Encanto is at 5:56 AM today, with 13h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Encanto tomorrow?
Sunrise in Encanto tomorrow is at 5:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:03 PM.
What time is sunset in Encanto tomorrow?
Sunset in Encanto tomorrow is at 7:03 PM.
How long is the day in Encanto today?
Encanto gets 13h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:56 AM and sunset at 7:04 PM.
When is golden hour in Encanto?
The evening golden hour in Encanto is about 6:32 PM to 7:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Encanto?
The evening blue hour in Encanto runs from about 7:20 PM to 7:30 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Encanto?
After sunset at 7:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Encanto at around 7:30 PM today.
When is solar noon in Encanto?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Encanto — is at 12:31 PM today.
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