Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hot Springs: sunrise 7:18 AM, sunset 6:36 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Hot Springs at 6:37 PM, having risen at 7:18 AM. That works out to 11h 19m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Hot Springs at 12:58 PM.
Sitting at 34.50° latitude puts Hot Springs in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 4 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Hot Springs keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Hot Springs runs from about 6:04 PM to 6:53 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:53 PM to 7:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hot Springs is at 6:36 PM and sunrise at 7:18 AM — about 2m 4s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hot Springs drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Hot Springs, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hot Springs ranges from as early as 5:01 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 27m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 50m.
Moon in Hot Springs today
Sunset today: Hot Springs vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | 7:18 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 19m |
| Benton | 7:16 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 19m |
| Little Rock | 7:15 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 18m |
| North Little Rock | 7:15 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 18m |
| Conway | 7:16 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 18m |
Hot Springs sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 27m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 50m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:01 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:59 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hot Springs (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 27m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 50m |
Hot Springs sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 19m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:18 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 04s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:19 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 04s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:20 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 03s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:21 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:22 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 02s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:24 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:25 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:26 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:27 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:28 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 55m | −1m 58s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:29 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 53m | −1m 56s |
Twilight times in Hot Springs today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:54 AM | 8:01 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:23 AM | 7:32 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:52 AM | 7:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:01 AM | 7:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:04 PM | 6:53 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hot Springs by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:59 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:22 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 25m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 00m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hot Springs
What time is sunset in Hot Springs today?
Sunset in Hot Springs, Arkansas is at 6:37 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hot Springs today?
Sunrise in Hot Springs is at 7:18 AM today, with 11h 19m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hot Springs tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hot Springs tomorrow is at 7:18 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:36 PM.
What time is sunset in Hot Springs tomorrow?
Sunset in Hot Springs tomorrow is at 6:36 PM.
How long is the day in Hot Springs today?
Hot Springs gets 11h 19m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:18 AM and sunset at 6:37 PM.
When is golden hour in Hot Springs?
The evening golden hour in Hot Springs is about 6:04 PM to 6:53 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hot Springs?
The evening blue hour in Hot Springs runs from about 6:53 PM to 7:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hot Springs?
After sunset at 6:37 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hot Springs at around 7:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hot Springs?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hot Springs — is at 12:58 PM today.
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