Sunset & Sunrise Today in Phoenix, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Phoenix: sunrise 5:47 AM, sunset 7:19 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 9, sunset in Phoenix is at 7:20 PM and sunrise was at 5:46 AM, giving Phoenix 13h 33m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Phoenix falls at 12:33 PM.
Because Phoenix is at 33.45° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 42 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Phoenix keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Phoenix runs from about 6:46 PM to 7:37 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:37 PM to 7:47 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Phoenix is at 7:19 PM and sunrise at 5:47 AM — about 1m 43s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Phoenix drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Phoenix, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Phoenix ranges from as early as 5:19 PM (around December 2) to as late as 7:41 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 Phoenix today
Sunset today: Phoenix vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 5:46 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 33m |
| Central City | 5:46 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 33m |
| Encanto | 5:46 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 33m |
| Alhambra | 5:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 33m |
| Maryvale | 5:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 33m |
Phoenix sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 55m
- Latest sunset 7:41 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:19 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:18 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (January 3)
Solstices & equinoxes in Phoenix (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 | 5:19 AM | 7:41 PM | 14h 21m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 55m |
Phoenix sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 9 | 5:46 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 33m | — |
| Mon Aug 10 | 5:47 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 31m | −1m 43s |
| Tue Aug 11 | 5:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 29m | −1m 44s |
| Wed Aug 12 | 5:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 28m | −1m 45s |
| Thu Aug 13 | 5:49 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 26m | −1m 47s |
| Fri Aug 14 | 5:50 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 24m | −1m 47s |
| Sat Aug 15 | 5:51 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 22m | −1m 48s |
| Sun Aug 16 | 5:51 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 20m | −1m 48s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 5:52 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 19m | −1m 50s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 5:53 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 17m | −1m 50s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 5:53 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 15m | −1m 52s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 5:54 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 13m | −1m 52s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 5:55 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 11m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 5:55 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 09m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Phoenix today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:14 AM | 8:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:47 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:19 AM | 7:47 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:29 AM | 6:20 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:46 PM | 7:37 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Phoenix by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 5:41 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 05m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Phoenix
What time is sunset in Phoenix today?
Sunset in Phoenix, Arizona is at 7:20 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Phoenix today?
Sunrise in Phoenix is at 5:46 AM today, with 13h 33m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Phoenix tomorrow?
Sunrise in Phoenix tomorrow is at 5:47 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Phoenix tomorrow?
Sunset in Phoenix tomorrow is at 7:19 PM.
How long is the day in Phoenix today?
Phoenix gets 13h 33m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:46 AM and sunset at 7:20 PM.
When is golden hour in Phoenix?
The evening golden hour in Phoenix is about 6:46 PM to 7:37 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Phoenix?
The evening blue hour in Phoenix runs from about 7:37 PM to 7:47 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Phoenix?
After sunset at 7:20 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Phoenix at around 7:47 PM today.
When is solar noon in Phoenix?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Phoenix — is at 12:33 PM today.
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