Sunset & Sunrise Today in Jackson, Mississippi
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Jackson: sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:07 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Jackson is at 8:08 PM and sunrise was at 6:04 AM, giving Jackson 14h 03m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Jackson, is at 1:06 PM.
Jackson lies at latitude 32.30°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 58 seconds. This is summer in Jackson, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Jackson's golden hour, about 7:33 PM to 8:25 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:25 PM to 8:36 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Jackson is at 8:07 PM and sunrise at 6:05 AM — about 1m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Jackson drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Jackson right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Jackson ranges from as early as 4:55 PM (around November 26) to as late as 8:11 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 15m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 01m.
Moon in Jackson today
Sunset today: Jackson vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 6:04 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 03m |
| Hattiesburg | 6:03 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 58m |
Jackson sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 15m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 01m
- Latest sunset 8:11 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:55 PM (around November 26)
- Earliest sunrise 5:53 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:19 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Jackson (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 15m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 01m |
Jackson sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 03m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:05 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 00s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:06 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 03s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:06 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 04s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:07 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 06s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:08 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 09s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:08 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 10s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:09 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 12s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:09 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 13s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 16s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:11 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 51m | −1m 17s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 50m | −1m 19s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:12 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 20s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:13 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 47m | −1m 22s |
Twilight times in Jackson today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:26 AM | 9:46 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:03 AM | 9:10 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:36 AM | 8:36 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:47 AM | 6:39 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:33 PM | 8:25 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Jackson.
Sunrise & sunset in Jackson by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 04m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 39m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 27m |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 07m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 13m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Jackson.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Jackson
What time is sunset in Jackson today?
Sunset in Jackson, Mississippi is at 8:08 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Jackson today?
Sunrise in Jackson is at 6:04 AM today, with 14h 03m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Jackson tomorrow?
Sunrise in Jackson tomorrow is at 6:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Jackson tomorrow?
Sunset in Jackson tomorrow is at 8:07 PM.
How long is the day in Jackson today?
Jackson gets 14h 03m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:04 AM and sunset at 8:08 PM.
When is golden hour in Jackson?
The evening golden hour in Jackson is about 7:33 PM to 8:25 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Jackson?
The evening blue hour in Jackson runs from about 8:25 PM to 8:36 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Jackson?
After sunset at 8:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Jackson at around 8:36 PM today.
When is solar noon in Jackson?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Jackson — is at 1:06 PM today.
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