Sunset & Sunrise Today in Jackson, Tennessee
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Jackson: sunrise 5:52 AM, sunset 8:10 PM.
Jackson, Tennessee sees the sun come up at 5:51 AM and go down at 8:10 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 19m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Jackson, is at 1:01 PM.
Jackson lies at latitude 35.61°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 6 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Jackson keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Jackson's golden hour, about 7:34 PM to 8:29 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:29 PM to 8:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Jackson is at 8:10 PM and sunrise at 5:52 AM — about 1m 9s 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 4:41 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:14 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 33m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 44m.
Moon in Jackson today
Sunset today: Jackson vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 5:51 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 19m |
| Cordova | 5:56 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 17m |
| Memphis | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 17m |
| New South Memphis | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 16m |
| Southaven | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 16m |
Jackson sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 33m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 44m
- Latest sunset 8:14 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:16 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Jackson (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 33m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 44m |
Jackson sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 19m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:52 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 09s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:52 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 12s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:53 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 13s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:54 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 16s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:54 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 18s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 20s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:56 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 22s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:56 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 24s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:57 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 26s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:58 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 28s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 30s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 32s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:00 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 33s |
Twilight times in Jackson today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:06 AM | 9:55 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:45 AM | 9:16 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:21 AM | 8:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:32 AM | 6:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:34 PM | 8:29 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 | 7:05 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 47m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 27m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 38m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 31m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 55m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 42m |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 55m |
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, Tennessee is at 8:10 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 5:51 AM today, with 14h 19m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Jackson tomorrow?
Sunrise in Jackson tomorrow is at 5:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:10 PM.
What time is sunset in Jackson tomorrow?
Sunset in Jackson tomorrow is at 8:10 PM.
How long is the day in Jackson today?
Jackson gets 14h 19m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:51 AM and sunset at 8:10 PM.
When is golden hour in Jackson?
The evening golden hour in Jackson is about 7:34 PM to 8:29 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Jackson?
The evening blue hour in Jackson runs from about 8:29 PM to 8:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Jackson?
After sunset at 8:10 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Jackson at around 8:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Jackson?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Jackson — is at 1:01 PM today.
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