Sunset & Sunrise Today in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Jonesboro: sunrise 5:59 AM, sunset 8:18 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Jonesboro at 8:18 PM, having risen at 5:58 AM. That works out to 14h 20m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Jonesboro, is at 1:08 PM.
Because Jonesboro is at 35.84° (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 7 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Jonesboro keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Jonesboro runs from about 7:42 PM to 8:37 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:37 PM to 8:48 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Jonesboro is at 8:18 PM and sunrise at 5:59 AM — about 1m 10s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Jonesboro drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Jonesboro right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Jonesboro ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:22 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 35m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 43m.
Moon in Jonesboro today
Sunset today: Jonesboro vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 5:58 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 20m |
| Memphis | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 17m |
| New South Memphis | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 16m |
| Cordova | 5:56 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 17m |
| Southaven | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 16m |
Jonesboro sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 35m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 43m
- Latest sunset 8:22 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:46 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Jonesboro (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 35m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 43m |
Jonesboro sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 20m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:59 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 10s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 12s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:00 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 14s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:01 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 16s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:01 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 19s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:02 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 21s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:03 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 23s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:04 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 25s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:04 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 26s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:05 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:06 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 31s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:07 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 32s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:07 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 35s |
Twilight times in Jonesboro today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:12 AM | 10:04 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 9:24 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:28 AM | 8:48 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:39 AM | 6:34 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:42 PM | 8:37 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Jonesboro.
Sunrise & sunset in Jonesboro by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 46m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 26m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 24m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 25m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 32m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 56m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 41m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 53m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Jonesboro.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Jonesboro
What time is sunset in Jonesboro today?
Sunset in Jonesboro, Arkansas is at 8:18 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Jonesboro today?
Sunrise in Jonesboro is at 5:58 AM today, with 14h 20m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Jonesboro tomorrow?
Sunrise in Jonesboro tomorrow is at 5:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
What time is sunset in Jonesboro tomorrow?
Sunset in Jonesboro tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
How long is the day in Jonesboro today?
Jonesboro gets 14h 20m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:58 AM and sunset at 8:18 PM.
When is golden hour in Jonesboro?
The evening golden hour in Jonesboro is about 7:42 PM to 8:37 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Jonesboro?
The evening blue hour in Jonesboro runs from about 8:37 PM to 8:48 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Jonesboro?
After sunset at 8:18 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Jonesboro at around 8:48 PM today.
When is solar noon in Jonesboro?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Jonesboro — is at 1:08 PM today.
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