Sunset & Sunrise Today in Tempe Junction, Arizona
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Tempe Junction: sunrise 6:32 AM, sunset 5:53 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Tempe Junction at 5:54 PM, having risen at 6:31 AM. That works out to 11h 23m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Tempe Junction falls at 12:13 PM.
Tempe Junction lies at latitude 33.41°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter. This is autumn in Tempe Junction, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Tempe Junction's golden hour, about 5:22 PM to 6:10 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:10 PM to 6:20 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Tempe Junction is at 5:53 PM and sunrise at 6:32 AM — about 2m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Tempe Junction drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Tempe Junction, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Tempe Junction ranges from as early as 5:19 PM (around November 29) to as late as 7:41 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 21m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 55m.
Moon in Tempe Junction today
Sunset today: Tempe Junction vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe Junction | 6:31 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 23m |
| Tempe | 6:31 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 23m |
| Ahwatukee Foothills | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 23m |
| Central City | 6:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Mesa | 6:31 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 23m |
Tempe Junction sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 55m
- Latest sunset 7:41 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:19 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Tempe Junction (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 | 5:18 AM | 7:40 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 | 5:23 PM | 9h 55m |
Tempe Junction sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:31 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 23m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:32 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 21m | −2m 00s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:33 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 59s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:34 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:35 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:35 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:36 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:37 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 56s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:38 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 56s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:39 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:39 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:40 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:41 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:42 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 53s |
Twilight times in Tempe Junction today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:09 AM | 7:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:37 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:06 AM | 6:20 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:15 AM | 7:04 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:22 PM | 6:10 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Tempe Junction by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 5:40 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 05m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Tempe Junction
What time is sunset in Tempe Junction today?
Sunset in Tempe Junction, Arizona is at 5:54 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Tempe Junction today?
Sunrise in Tempe Junction is at 6:31 AM today, with 11h 23m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Tempe Junction tomorrow?
Sunrise in Tempe Junction tomorrow is at 6:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:53 PM.
What time is sunset in Tempe Junction tomorrow?
Sunset in Tempe Junction tomorrow is at 5:53 PM.
How long is the day in Tempe Junction today?
Tempe Junction gets 11h 23m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:31 AM and sunset at 5:54 PM.
When is golden hour in Tempe Junction?
The evening golden hour in Tempe Junction is about 5:22 PM to 6:10 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Tempe Junction?
The evening blue hour in Tempe Junction runs from about 6:10 PM to 6:20 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Tempe Junction?
After sunset at 5:54 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Tempe Junction at around 6:20 PM today.
When is solar noon in Tempe Junction?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Tempe Junction — is at 12:13 PM today.
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