Sunset & Sunrise Today in Memphis, Tennessee
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Memphis: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 8:14 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Memphis at 8:14 PM, having risen at 5:57 AM. That works out to 14h 17m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Memphis, is at 1:06 PM.
Memphis lies at latitude 35.15°, 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. This is summer in Memphis, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Memphis's golden hour, about 7:38 PM to 8:32 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:32 PM to 8:44 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Memphis is at 8:14 PM and sunrise at 5:58 AM — about 1m 7s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Memphis drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Memphis right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Memphis ranges from as early as 4:47 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:18 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 31m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 46m.
Moon in Memphis today
Sunset today: Memphis vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cordova | 5:56 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 17m |
| Jonesboro | 5:58 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 20m |
Memphis sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 31m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 46m
- Latest sunset 8:18 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:47 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:20 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Memphis (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 31m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 46m |
Memphis sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 17m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:58 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 07s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:58 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 10s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:59 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 13s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 14s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:00 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 17s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:01 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 18s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:02 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 21s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:03 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 22s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:03 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 25s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:04 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 26s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:05 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 29s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:05 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:06 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 31s |
Twilight times in Memphis today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:13 AM | 9:58 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 9:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:27 AM | 8:44 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 Memphis.
Sunrise & sunset in Memphis by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 50m |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 28m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 53m |
| 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 43m |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 57m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Memphis.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Memphis
What time is sunset in Memphis today?
Sunset in Memphis, Tennessee is at 8:14 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Memphis today?
Sunrise in Memphis is at 5:57 AM today, with 14h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Memphis tomorrow?
Sunrise in Memphis tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:14 PM.
What time is sunset in Memphis tomorrow?
Sunset in Memphis tomorrow is at 8:14 PM.
How long is the day in Memphis today?
Memphis gets 14h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:57 AM and sunset at 8:14 PM.
When is golden hour in Memphis?
The evening golden hour in Memphis is about 7:38 PM to 8:32 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Memphis?
The evening blue hour in Memphis runs from about 8:32 PM to 8:44 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Memphis?
After sunset at 8:14 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Memphis at around 8:44 PM today.
When is solar noon in Memphis?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Memphis — is at 1:06 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Memphis
Sunrise & sunset times in more Tennessee cities
- Nashville
- New South Memphis
- Knoxville
- Chattanooga
- Clarksville
- Murfreesboro
- East Chattanooga
- Franklin
Sunset card for Memphis
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