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Memphis, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Memphis, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 7, 2026 in Memphis, United States, sunrise is at 6:28 AM and sunset is at 5:01 PM (America/Chicago). The day lasts 10h 34m, solar noon is at 11:45 AM, morning golden hour ends at 7:04 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:25 PM.
Local date
November 7, 2026
Time zone
CST
Last refreshed
Nov 7, 2026, 2:45 PM
Today’s solar times in Memphis
Dawn
6:01 AM
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:04 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:25 PM
Sunset
5:01 PM
Dusk
5:28 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 34m
Solar noon
11:45 AM
Coordinates
35.1495, -90.0490
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 35.1495, longitude -90.0490, and the America/Chicago time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Memphis over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 7, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 34m |
| TomorrowNov 8, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 32m |
| +1 weekNov 14, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 21m |
| +1 monthDec 7, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 53m |
What these times mean
Memphis changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Memphis throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 31m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 18m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 48m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:46 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
8:19 PM
June 21
Longest day
14h 32m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 47m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Memphis with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2045 | 12:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 7:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 1:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Jul 1, 2057 | 6:40 PM | 94.6% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 12:20 PM | 103.3% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Memphis today?
On November 7, 2026, sunrise in Memphis, United States is at 6:28 AM and sunset is at 5:01 PM (America/Chicago).
How long is the day in Memphis today?
Today in Memphis, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 34m.
When is golden hour in Memphis?
Morning golden hour in Memphis ends at 7:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:25 PM.
What time is solar noon in Memphis?
Solar noon in Memphis is at 11:45 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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