Sunset & Sunrise Today in Surprise, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Surprise: sunrise 6:02 AM, sunset 6:56 PM.
In Surprise, Arizona, the sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 6:58 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 12h 56m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Surprise at 12:30 PM.
Sitting at 33.63° latitude puts Surprise in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 59 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Surprise move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Surprise's golden hour, about 6:25 PM to 7:14 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:14 PM to 7:24 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Surprise is at 6:56 PM and sunrise at 6:02 AM — about 1m 58s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Surprise drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Surprise right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Surprise ranges from as early as 5:20 PM (around November 29) to as late as 7:43 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 22m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 54m.
Moon in Surprise today
Sunset today: Surprise vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise | 6:01 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 56m |
| Peoria | 6:01 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 56m |
| Glendale | 6:01 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 56m |
| Deer Valley | 6:00 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 56m |
| Maryvale | 6:01 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 56m |
Surprise sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 22m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 54m
- Latest sunset 7:43 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:20 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:18 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:34 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Surprise (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 7:42 PM | 14h 22m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 54m |
Surprise sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:01 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 56m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:02 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 54m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:02 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 52m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:03 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:04 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 00s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:04 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 00s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:05 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:06 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:07 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:07 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 02s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:08 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 02s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:09 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 02s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:09 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 32m | −2m 03s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:10 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 30m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Surprise today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:34 AM | 8:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:05 AM | 7:54 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:35 AM | 7:24 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:45 AM | 6:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:25 PM | 7:14 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Surprise by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 31m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 20m |
| August | 5:41 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:03 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 04m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Surprise
What time is sunset in Surprise today?
Sunset in Surprise, Arizona is at 6:58 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Surprise today?
Sunrise in Surprise is at 6:01 AM today, with 12h 56m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Surprise tomorrow?
Sunrise in Surprise tomorrow is at 6:02 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:56 PM.
What time is sunset in Surprise tomorrow?
Sunset in Surprise tomorrow is at 6:56 PM.
How long is the day in Surprise today?
Surprise gets 12h 56m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:01 AM and sunset at 6:58 PM.
When is golden hour in Surprise?
The evening golden hour in Surprise is about 6:25 PM to 7:14 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Surprise?
The evening blue hour in Surprise runs from about 7:14 PM to 7:24 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Surprise?
After sunset at 6:58 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Surprise at around 7:24 PM today.
When is solar noon in Surprise?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Surprise — is at 12:30 PM today.
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