Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lake Havasu City: sunrise 6:43 AM, sunset 6:02 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Lake Havasu City is at 6:03 PM and sunrise was at 6:42 AM, giving Lake Havasu City 11h 21m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Lake Havasu City at 12:23 PM.
Because Lake Havasu City is at 34.48° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 4 seconds. This is autumn in Lake Havasu City, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Lake Havasu City's golden hour, about 5:30 PM to 6:19 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:19 PM to 6:29 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lake Havasu City is at 6:02 PM and sunrise at 6:43 AM — about 2m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lake Havasu City drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Lake Havasu City, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lake Havasu City ranges from as early as 5:26 PM (around November 29) to as late as 7:53 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 27m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 50m.
Moon in Lake Havasu City today
Sunset today: Lake Havasu City vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City | 6:42 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 21m |
| Bullhead City | 6:43 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 20m |
Lake Havasu City sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 27m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 50m
- Latest sunset 7:53 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:26 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:24 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:44 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lake Havasu City (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:25 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 27m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 50m |
Lake Havasu City sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:42 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 21m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:43 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 19m | −2m 05s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:43 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 04s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:44 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 03s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:45 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 03s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:46 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:47 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 02s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:48 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:49 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:50 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 59s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:51 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:52 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:53 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 55m | −1m 57s |
Twilight times in Lake Havasu City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:18 AM | 7:27 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:47 AM | 6:58 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:16 AM | 6:29 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:26 AM | 7:15 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:30 PM | 6:19 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lake Havasu City by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 5:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 24m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:32 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 00m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lake Havasu City
What time is sunset in Lake Havasu City today?
Sunset in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is at 6:03 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lake Havasu City today?
Sunrise in Lake Havasu City is at 6:42 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lake Havasu City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lake Havasu City tomorrow is at 6:43 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Lake Havasu City tomorrow?
Sunset in Lake Havasu City tomorrow is at 6:02 PM.
How long is the day in Lake Havasu City today?
Lake Havasu City gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:42 AM and sunset at 6:03 PM.
When is golden hour in Lake Havasu City?
The evening golden hour in Lake Havasu City is about 5:30 PM to 6:19 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lake Havasu City?
The evening blue hour in Lake Havasu City runs from about 6:19 PM to 6:29 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lake Havasu City?
After sunset at 6:03 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lake Havasu City at around 6:29 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lake Havasu City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lake Havasu City — is at 12:23 PM today.
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