Sunset & Sunrise Today in Mesa, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Mesa: sunrise 5:29 AM, sunset 7:37 PM.
In Mesa, Arizona, the sun rises at 5:28 AM and sets at 7:37 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 08m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Mesa at 12:33 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 1 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 7:02 PM to 7:55 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:55 PM to 8:06 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Mesa is at 7:37 PM and sunrise at 5:29 AM — about 1m 4s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Mesa drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Mesa right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 5:28 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 08m |
| Tempe | 5:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 08m |
| Gilbert | 5:28 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 08m |
| Tempe Junction | 5:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 08m |
| Scottsdale | 5:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 08m |
Mesa sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 55m
- Latest sunset 7:40 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:18 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (around June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:28 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 08m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 04s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:30 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 05s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:30 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 08s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:31 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 09s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:32 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 12s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:32 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 13s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 16s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 17s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:34 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 19s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:36 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 22s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:36 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 24s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:37 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 52m | −1m 26s |
Twilight times in Mesa today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:48 AM | 9:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:25 AM | 8:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:00 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:11 AM | 6:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:02 PM | 7:55 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Mesa.
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 in Mesa.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Mesa
What time is sunset in Mesa today?
Sunset in Mesa, Arizona is at 7:37 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 5:28 AM today, with 14h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Mesa tomorrow?
Sunrise in Mesa tomorrow is at 5:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:37 PM.
What time is sunset in Mesa tomorrow?
Sunset in Mesa tomorrow is at 7:37 PM.
How long is the day in Mesa today?
Mesa gets 14h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:28 AM and sunset at 7:37 PM.
When is golden hour in Mesa?
The evening golden hour in Mesa is about 7:02 PM to 7:55 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Mesa?
The evening blue hour in Mesa runs from about 7:55 PM to 8:06 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Mesa?
After sunset at 7:37 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Mesa at around 8:06 PM today.
When is solar noon in Mesa?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Mesa — is at 12:33 PM today.
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Sunset card for Mesa
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