Sunset & Sunrise Today in Glendale, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Glendale: sunrise 5:52 AM, sunset 7:13 PM.
In Glendale, Arizona, the sun rises at 5:51 AM and sets at 7:14 PM today, Saturday, August 15, 2026, for a total of 13h 23m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Glendale, is at 12:33 PM.
Because Glendale is at 33.54° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 48 seconds. This is summer in Glendale, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Glendale's golden hour, about 6:41 PM to 7:31 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:31 PM to 7:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Glendale is at 7:13 PM and sunrise at 5:52 AM — about 1m 50s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Glendale drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Glendale right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Glendale ranges from as early as 5:20 PM (around November 27) to as late as 7:42 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 22m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 55m.
Moon in Glendale today
Sunset today: Glendale vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | 5:51 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 23m |
| Maryvale | 5:51 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 22m |
| Alhambra | 5:51 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 22m |
| Peoria | 5:51 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 23m |
| Encanto | 5:51 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 22m |
Glendale sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 22m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 55m
- Latest sunset 7:42 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:20 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:18 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Glendale (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 | 6:25 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 55m |
Glendale sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 15 | 5:51 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 23m | — |
| Sun Aug 16 | 5:52 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 21m | −1m 50s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 5:52 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 19m | −1m 50s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 5:53 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 17m | −1m 51s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 5:54 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 15m | −1m 51s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 5:54 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 13m | −1m 53s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 5:55 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 11m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 5:56 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 10m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Aug 23 | 5:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 08m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Aug 24 | 5:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 5:58 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 55s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 5:59 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 57s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 5:59 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 56s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Glendale today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:20 AM | 8:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:53 AM | 8:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:24 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:34 AM | 6:24 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:41 PM | 7:31 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Glendale by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:49 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 | 7:28 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:03 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 | 7:15 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 05m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Glendale
What time is sunset in Glendale today?
Sunset in Glendale, Arizona is at 7:14 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Glendale today?
Sunrise in Glendale is at 5:51 AM today, with 13h 23m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Glendale tomorrow?
Sunrise in Glendale tomorrow is at 5:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:13 PM.
What time is sunset in Glendale tomorrow?
Sunset in Glendale tomorrow is at 7:13 PM.
How long is the day in Glendale today?
Glendale gets 13h 23m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:51 AM and sunset at 7:14 PM.
When is golden hour in Glendale?
The evening golden hour in Glendale is about 6:41 PM to 7:31 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Glendale?
The evening blue hour in Glendale runs from about 7:31 PM to 7:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Glendale?
After sunset at 7:14 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Glendale at around 7:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Glendale?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Glendale — is at 12:33 PM today.
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