Sunset & Sunrise Today in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Jonesboro: sunrise 6:33 AM, sunset 7:32 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Jonesboro at 7:34 PM, having risen at 6:32 AM. That works out to 13h 01m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Jonesboro, is at 1:03 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 2 minutes shorter and 8 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 7:00 PM to 7:50 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:50 PM to 8:00 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Jonesboro is at 7:32 PM and sunrise at 6:33 AM — about 2m 9s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Jonesboro drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Jonesboro, the season of long evenings. 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 | 6:32 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 01m |
| Memphis | 6:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 59m |
| New South Memphis | 6:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 59m |
| Bartlett | 6:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 59m |
| Cordova | 6:29 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 59m |
Jonesboro sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 35m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 43m
- Latest sunset 8:22 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:46 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:32 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 01m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 09s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 10s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:35 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 10s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:35 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 10s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:36 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 11s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:37 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 11s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:38 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 11s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:38 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 12s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:39 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 12s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:40 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 13s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:41 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 13s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:41 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 35m | −2m 13s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:42 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 32m | −2m 13s |
Twilight times in Jonesboro today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:02 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:34 AM | 8:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:05 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:16 AM | 7:06 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:00 PM | 7:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Jonesboro
What time is sunset in Jonesboro today?
Sunset in Jonesboro, Arkansas is at 7:34 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 6:32 AM today, with 13h 01m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Jonesboro tomorrow?
Sunrise in Jonesboro tomorrow is at 6:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:32 PM.
What time is sunset in Jonesboro tomorrow?
Sunset in Jonesboro tomorrow is at 7:32 PM.
How long is the day in Jonesboro today?
Jonesboro gets 13h 01m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 7:34 PM.
When is golden hour in Jonesboro?
The evening golden hour in Jonesboro is about 7:00 PM to 7:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Jonesboro?
The evening blue hour in Jonesboro runs from about 7:50 PM to 8:00 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Jonesboro?
After sunset at 7:34 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Jonesboro at around 8:00 PM today.
When is solar noon in Jonesboro?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Jonesboro — is at 1:03 PM today.
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