Sunset & Sunrise Today in Mesa, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Mesa: sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 6:54 PM.
In Mesa, Arizona, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 6:56 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 12h 56m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Mesa at 12:28 PM.
Mesa lies at latitude 33.42°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 57 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Mesa move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Mesa's golden hour, about 6:23 PM to 7:12 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:12 PM to 7:21 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Mesa is at 6:54 PM and sunrise at 6:00 AM — about 1m 58s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Mesa drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Mesa, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Mesa ranges from as early as 5:18 PM (around December 4) to as late as 7:40 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 21m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 55m.
Moon in Mesa today
Sunset today: Mesa vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 5:59 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 56m |
| Tempe | 6:00 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 56m |
| Gilbert | 5:59 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 56m |
| Tempe Junction | 6:00 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 56m |
| Scottsdale | 5:59 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 56m |
Mesa sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 55m
- Latest sunset 7:40 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:18 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (January 4)
Solstices & equinoxes in Mesa (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 21m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 55m |
Mesa sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 5:59 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 56m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:00 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 54m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:01 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 52m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:01 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 50m | −1m 58s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:02 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 48m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:03 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 00s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:03 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 44m | −1m 59s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:04 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:05 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:05 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:06 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:07 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:07 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 32m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:08 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 30m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Mesa today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:32 AM | 8:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:03 AM | 7:51 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:33 AM | 7:21 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:43 AM | 6:32 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:23 PM | 7:12 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Mesa by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 7:31 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 5:21 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 5:40 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:21 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 05m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Mesa
What time is sunset in Mesa today?
Sunset in Mesa, Arizona is at 6:56 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Mesa today?
Sunrise in Mesa is at 5:59 AM today, with 12h 56m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Mesa tomorrow?
Sunrise in Mesa tomorrow is at 6:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:54 PM.
What time is sunset in Mesa tomorrow?
Sunset in Mesa tomorrow is at 6:54 PM.
How long is the day in Mesa today?
Mesa gets 12h 56m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:59 AM and sunset at 6:56 PM.
When is golden hour in Mesa?
The evening golden hour in Mesa is about 6:23 PM to 7:12 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Mesa?
The evening blue hour in Mesa runs from about 7:12 PM to 7:21 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Mesa?
After sunset at 6:56 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Mesa at around 7:21 PM today.
When is solar noon in Mesa?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Mesa — is at 12:28 PM today.
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