Sunset & Sunrise Today in Southaven, Mississippi
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Southaven: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 8:13 PM.
In Southaven, Mississippi, the sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 8:14 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 16m of daylight. Local solar noon in Southaven falls at 1:06 PM.
Because Southaven is at 34.99° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 5 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Southaven move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Southaven this evening is roughly 7:38 PM–8:32 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:32 PM to 8:43 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Southaven is at 8:13 PM and sunrise at 5:58 AM — about 1m 7s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Southaven drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Southaven, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Southaven ranges from as early as 4:47 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:17 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 30m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 47m.
Moon in Southaven today
Sunset today: Southaven vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 16m |
| New South Memphis | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 16m |
| Memphis | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 17m |
| Cordova | 5:56 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 17m |
| Jonesboro | 5:58 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 20m |
Southaven sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 30m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 47m
- Latest sunset 8:17 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:47 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:20 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Southaven (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 30m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 47m |
Southaven sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 16m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:58 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 07s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 10s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 12s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 13s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:01 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 17s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:01 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 18s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:02 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 20s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:03 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 22s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:03 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 24s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:04 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 26s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:05 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:06 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:06 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 31s |
Twilight times in Southaven today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:14 AM | 9:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 9:18 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:28 AM | 8:43 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:39 AM | 6:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:38 PM | 8:32 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Southaven.
Sunrise & sunset in Southaven by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 50m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 27m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:21 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 44m |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 58m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Southaven.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Southaven
What time is sunset in Southaven today?
Sunset in Southaven, Mississippi is at 8:14 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Southaven today?
Sunrise in Southaven is at 5:57 AM today, with 14h 16m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Southaven tomorrow?
Sunrise in Southaven tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:13 PM.
What time is sunset in Southaven tomorrow?
Sunset in Southaven tomorrow is at 8:13 PM.
How long is the day in Southaven today?
Southaven gets 14h 16m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:57 AM and sunset at 8:14 PM.
When is golden hour in Southaven?
The evening golden hour in Southaven is about 7:38 PM to 8:32 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Southaven?
The evening blue hour in Southaven runs from about 8:32 PM to 8:43 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Southaven?
After sunset at 8:14 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Southaven at around 8:43 PM today.
When is solar noon in Southaven?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Southaven — is at 1:06 PM today.
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