Sunset & Sunrise Today in Oro Valley, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Oro Valley: sunrise 5:57 AM, sunset 6:50 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Oro Valley at 6:51 PM, having risen at 5:57 AM. That works out to 12h 54m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Oro Valley, is at 12:24 PM.
Oro Valley lies at latitude 32.39°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 53 seconds. This is summer in Oro Valley, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Oro Valley's golden hour, about 6:19 PM to 7:07 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:07 PM to 7:17 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Oro Valley is at 6:50 PM and sunrise at 5:57 AM — about 1m 53s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Oro Valley drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Oro Valley right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Oro Valley ranges from as early as 5:18 PM (around November 26) to as late as 7:34 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 00m.
Moon in Oro Valley today
Sunset today: Oro Valley vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Valley | 5:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 54m |
| Casas Adobes | 5:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 54m |
| Catalina Foothills | 5:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 54m |
| Tucson | 5:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 53m |
| Casa Grande | 6:00 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 55m |
Oro Valley sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 00m
- Latest sunset 7:34 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:18 PM (November 26)
- Earliest sunrise 5:16 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (January 3)
Solstices & equinoxes in Oro Valley (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:17 AM | 7:33 PM | 14h 16m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 00m |
Oro Valley sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 5:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 54m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 5:57 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 52m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 5:58 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 50m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 5:59 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 48m | −1m 54s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 5:59 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 46m | −1m 55s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:00 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 44m | −1m 54s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:01 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 42m | −1m 56s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:01 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:02 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 39m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:02 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 37m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:03 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 35m | −1m 56s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:04 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 33m | −1m 57s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:04 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 31m | −1m 56s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:05 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 29m | −1m 57s |
Twilight times in Oro Valley today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:31 AM | 8:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:02 AM | 7:46 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:31 AM | 7:17 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:41 AM | 6:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:19 PM | 7:07 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Oro Valley by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 27m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 08m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 13m |
| August | 5:38 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 6:18 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Oro Valley
What time is sunset in Oro Valley today?
Sunset in Oro Valley, Arizona is at 6:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Oro Valley today?
Sunrise in Oro Valley is at 5:57 AM today, with 12h 54m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Oro Valley tomorrow?
Sunrise in Oro Valley tomorrow is at 5:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:50 PM.
What time is sunset in Oro Valley tomorrow?
Sunset in Oro Valley tomorrow is at 6:50 PM.
How long is the day in Oro Valley today?
Oro Valley gets 12h 54m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:57 AM and sunset at 6:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Oro Valley?
The evening golden hour in Oro Valley is about 6:19 PM to 7:07 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Oro Valley?
The evening blue hour in Oro Valley runs from about 7:07 PM to 7:17 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Oro Valley?
After sunset at 6:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Oro Valley at around 7:17 PM today.
When is solar noon in Oro Valley?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Oro Valley — is at 12:24 PM today.
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