Sunset & Sunrise Today in Encanto, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Encanto: sunrise 6:33 AM, sunset 5:54 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Encanto is at 5:55 PM and sunrise was at 6:32 AM, giving Encanto 11h 22m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Encanto, is at 12:14 PM.
Because Encanto is at 33.48° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 1 seconds. Through autumn, 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 5:22 PM to 6:11 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:11 PM to 6:20 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Encanto is at 5:54 PM and sunrise at 6:33 AM — about 1m 59s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Encanto drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Encanto, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Phoenix | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Central City | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Alhambra | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Maryvale | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:33 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:34 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 59s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:34 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 59s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:35 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:36 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 13m | −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 | 6:38 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 56s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:39 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:40 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:41 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:42 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:43 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 53s |
Twilight times in Encanto 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 | 6:20 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:16 AM | 7:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:22 PM | 6:11 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 5:55 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 6:32 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Encanto tomorrow?
Sunrise in Encanto tomorrow is at 6:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:54 PM.
What time is sunset in Encanto tomorrow?
Sunset in Encanto tomorrow is at 5:54 PM.
How long is the day in Encanto today?
Encanto gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 5:55 PM.
When is golden hour in Encanto?
The evening golden hour in Encanto is about 5:22 PM to 6:11 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Encanto?
The evening blue hour in Encanto runs from about 6:11 PM to 6:20 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Encanto?
After sunset at 5:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Encanto at around 6:20 PM today.
When is solar noon in Encanto?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Encanto — is at 12:14 PM today.
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