Sunset & Sunrise Today in Flagstaff, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Flagstaff: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 6:55 PM.
Flagstaff, Arizona sees the sun come up at 5:57 AM and go down at 6:57 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — 12h 59m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Flagstaff at 12:27 PM.
Sitting at 35.20° latitude puts Flagstaff in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 5 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Flagstaff move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Flagstaff's golden hour, about 6:24 PM to 7:13 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:13 PM to 7:23 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Flagstaff is at 6:55 PM and sunrise at 5:58 AM — about 2m 6s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Flagstaff drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Flagstaff right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Flagstaff ranges from as early as 5:13 PM (around December 4) to as late as 7:44 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 31m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 46m.
Moon in Flagstaff today
Flagstaff sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 31m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 46m
- Latest sunset 7:44 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 5:13 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:11 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:35 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Flagstaff (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 31m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 46m |
Flagstaff sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 5:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 59m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 5:58 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 06s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 5:58 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 07s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 5:59 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 07s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:00 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 07s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:00 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 07s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:01 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 08s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:02 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 09s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:03 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 09s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:03 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 09s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:04 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 09s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:05 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 10s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:06 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 10s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:06 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 32m | −2m 10s |
Twilight times in Flagstaff today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:27 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:59 AM | 7:54 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:23 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:40 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:24 PM | 7:13 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Flagstaff by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 49m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 5:13 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 22m |
| July | 5:16 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 28m |
| August | 5:36 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 53m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 6:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 43m |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 57m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Flagstaff
What time is sunset in Flagstaff today?
Sunset in Flagstaff, Arizona is at 6:57 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Flagstaff today?
Sunrise in Flagstaff is at 5:57 AM today, with 12h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Flagstaff tomorrow?
Sunrise in Flagstaff tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:55 PM.
What time is sunset in Flagstaff tomorrow?
Sunset in Flagstaff tomorrow is at 6:55 PM.
How long is the day in Flagstaff today?
Flagstaff gets 12h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:57 AM and sunset at 6:57 PM.
When is golden hour in Flagstaff?
The evening golden hour in Flagstaff is about 6:24 PM to 7:13 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Flagstaff?
The evening blue hour in Flagstaff runs from about 7:13 PM to 7:23 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Flagstaff?
After sunset at 6:57 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Flagstaff at around 7:23 PM today.
When is solar noon in Flagstaff?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Flagstaff — is at 12:27 PM today.
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