Sunset & Sunrise Today in Prescott Valley, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Prescott Valley: sunrise 6:35 AM, sunset 5:54 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Prescott Valley at 5:55 PM, having risen at 6:34 AM. That works out to 11h 21m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Prescott Valley at 12:15 PM.
Because Prescott Valley is at 34.61° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 5 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Prescott Valley keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Prescott Valley this evening is roughly 5:22 PM–6:11 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:11 PM to 6:21 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Prescott Valley is at 5:54 PM and sunrise at 6:35 AM — about 2m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Prescott Valley drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Prescott Valley, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Prescott Valley ranges from as early as 5:18 PM (around November 27) to as late as 7:46 PM (around June 28). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 28m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 49m.
Moon in Prescott Valley today
Sunset today: Prescott Valley vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley | 6:34 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 21m |
| Prescott | 6:34 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 21m |
| Flagstaff | 6:32 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 20m |
| Deer Valley | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Surprise | 6:33 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 22m |
Prescott Valley sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 49m
- Latest sunset 7:46 PM (June 28)
- Earliest sunset 5:18 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:16 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (January 5)
Solstices & equinoxes in Prescott Valley (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:17 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 28m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 49m |
Prescott Valley sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:34 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 21m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:35 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 05s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:36 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:36 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 04s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:37 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 03s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:38 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:39 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 03s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:40 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 02s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:41 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:41 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:42 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:43 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:44 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:45 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 54m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Prescott Valley today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:10 AM | 7:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:39 AM | 6:50 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:08 AM | 6:21 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:18 AM | 7:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:22 PM | 6:11 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Prescott Valley by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 52m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 19m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 25m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 59m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Prescott Valley
What time is sunset in Prescott Valley today?
Sunset in Prescott Valley, Arizona is at 5:55 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Prescott Valley today?
Sunrise in Prescott Valley is at 6:34 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Prescott Valley tomorrow?
Sunrise in Prescott Valley tomorrow is at 6:35 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:54 PM.
What time is sunset in Prescott Valley tomorrow?
Sunset in Prescott Valley tomorrow is at 5:54 PM.
How long is the day in Prescott Valley today?
Prescott Valley gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:34 AM and sunset at 5:55 PM.
When is golden hour in Prescott Valley?
The evening golden hour in Prescott Valley is about 5:22 PM to 6:11 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Prescott Valley?
The evening blue hour in Prescott Valley runs from about 6:11 PM to 6:21 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Prescott Valley?
After sunset at 5:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Prescott Valley at around 6:21 PM today.
When is solar noon in Prescott Valley?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Prescott Valley — is at 12:15 PM today.
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