Sunset & Sunrise Today in Maricopa, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Maricopa: sunrise 5:57 AM, sunset 7:02 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Maricopa is at 7:03 PM and sunrise was at 5:56 AM, giving Maricopa 13h 06m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Maricopa falls at 12:30 PM.
Because Maricopa is at 33.06° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 53 seconds. This is summer in Maricopa, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Maricopa runs from about 6:31 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 Maricopa is at 7:02 PM and sunrise at 5:57 AM — about 1m 52s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Maricopa drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Maricopa, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Maricopa ranges from as early as 5:20 PM (around November 30) to as late as 7:40 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 19m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 57m.
Moon in Maricopa today
Sunset today: Maricopa vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 5:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 06m |
| Ahwatukee Foothills | 5:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 07m |
| Casa Grande | 5:56 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 06m |
| Chandler | 5:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 07m |
| Gilbert | 5:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 07m |
Maricopa sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 19m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 57m
- Latest sunset 7:40 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:20 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:19 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (January 4)
Solstices & equinoxes in Maricopa (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 | 5:20 AM | 7:39 PM | 14h 19m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 57m |
Maricopa sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 5:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 06m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 5:57 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 05m | −1m 52s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 5:58 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 03m | −1m 54s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 5:59 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 01m | −1m 54s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 5:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 59m | −1m 55s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:00 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 57m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:01 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 55m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:01 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 53m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:02 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 51m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:02 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 49m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:03 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 47m | −1m 57s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:04 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 45m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:04 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 43m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:05 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 41m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Maricopa today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:28 AM | 8:31 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:40 AM | 6:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:31 PM | 7:20 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Maricopa by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 00m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 7:31 PM | 14h 11m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 17m |
| August | 5:41 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 49m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Maricopa
What time is sunset in Maricopa today?
Sunset in Maricopa, Arizona is at 7:03 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Maricopa today?
Sunrise in Maricopa is at 5:56 AM today, with 13h 06m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Maricopa tomorrow?
Sunrise in Maricopa tomorrow is at 5:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Maricopa tomorrow?
Sunset in Maricopa tomorrow is at 7:02 PM.
How long is the day in Maricopa today?
Maricopa gets 13h 06m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:56 AM and sunset at 7:03 PM.
When is golden hour in Maricopa?
The evening golden hour in Maricopa is about 6:31 PM to 7:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Maricopa?
The evening blue hour in Maricopa runs from about 7:20 PM to 7:30 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Maricopa?
After sunset at 7:03 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Maricopa at around 7:30 PM today.
When is solar noon in Maricopa?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Maricopa — is at 12:30 PM today.
Nearest cities to Maricopa
- Ahwatukee FoothillsAZ
- Casa GrandeAZ
- ChandlerAZ
- GilbertAZ
- Tempe JunctionAZ
- TempeAZ
- Central CityAZ
- PhoenixAZ
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