Sunset & Sunrise Today in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Fayetteville: sunrise 6:12 AM, sunset 8:32 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Fayetteville at 8:33 PM, having risen at 6:11 AM. That works out to 14h 21m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Fayetteville, is at 1:22 PM.
Sitting at 36.06° latitude puts Fayetteville in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 8 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Fayetteville move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Fayetteville's golden hour, about 7:57 PM to 8:51 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Fayetteville is at 8:32 PM and sunrise at 6:12 AM — about 1m 10s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Fayetteville drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Fayetteville right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Fayetteville ranges from as early as 5:01 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 36m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 41m.
Moon in Fayetteville today
Sunset today: Fayetteville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 6:11 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 21m |
| Springdale | 6:11 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 22m |
| Fort Smith | 6:14 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 18m |
| Springfield | 6:05 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 27m |
Fayetteville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 36m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 41m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:01 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:59 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:38 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Fayetteville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 36m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 41m |
Fayetteville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:11 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 21m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:12 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 10s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:13 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 13s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:13 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 15s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:14 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 17s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:15 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 19s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:15 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 22s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:16 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 23s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:17 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 26s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:18 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:18 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:19 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 32s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:20 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 33s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:21 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 35s |
Twilight times in Fayetteville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:25 AM | 10:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:05 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:41 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:53 AM | 6:47 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:57 PM | 8:51 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Fayetteville.
Sunrise & sunset in Fayetteville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 45m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 25m |
| March | 6:46 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 24m |
| April | 7:02 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 26m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 33m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 57m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 55m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 40m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 52m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Fayetteville.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Fayetteville
What time is sunset in Fayetteville today?
Sunset in Fayetteville, Arkansas is at 8:33 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Fayetteville today?
Sunrise in Fayetteville is at 6:11 AM today, with 14h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Fayetteville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Fayetteville tomorrow is at 6:12 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:32 PM.
What time is sunset in Fayetteville tomorrow?
Sunset in Fayetteville tomorrow is at 8:32 PM.
How long is the day in Fayetteville today?
Fayetteville gets 14h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:11 AM and sunset at 8:33 PM.
When is golden hour in Fayetteville?
The evening golden hour in Fayetteville is about 7:57 PM to 8:51 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Fayetteville?
The evening blue hour in Fayetteville runs from about 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Fayetteville?
After sunset at 8:33 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Fayetteville at around 9:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Fayetteville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Fayetteville — is at 1:22 PM today.
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