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Phoenix, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Phoenix, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 27, 2026 in Phoenix, United States, sunrise is at 6:43 AM and sunset is at 5:42 PM (America/Phoenix). The day lasts 10h 59m, solar noon is at 12:13 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:18 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:08 PM.
Local date
October 27, 2026
Time zone
MST
Last refreshed
Oct 27, 2026, 2:06 PM
Today’s solar times in Phoenix
Dawn
6:18 AM
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:18 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:08 PM
Sunset
5:42 PM
Dusk
6:08 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 59m
Solar noon
12:13 PM
Coordinates
33.4484, -112.0740
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 33.4484, longitude -112.0740, and the America/Phoenix time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Phoenix over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 27, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 59m |
| TomorrowOct 28, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 57m |
| +1 weekNov 3, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 46m |
| +1 monthNov 26, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 12m |
What these times mean
Phoenix 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 Phoenix throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 11m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 10m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 26m |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 57m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:19 AM
June 6
Latest sunset
7:43 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 22m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 56m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Phoenix with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 10:13 AM | 87.1% |
| Aug 22, 2044 | 6:17 PM | 103.6% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 10:42 AM | 107.7% |
| Feb 5, 2046 | 4:06 PM | 92.3% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 11:31 AM | 104.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Phoenix today?
On October 27, 2026, sunrise in Phoenix, United States is at 6:43 AM and sunset is at 5:42 PM (America/Phoenix).
How long is the day in Phoenix today?
Today in Phoenix, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 59m.
When is golden hour in Phoenix?
Morning golden hour in Phoenix ends at 7:18 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:08 PM.
What time is solar noon in Phoenix?
Solar noon in Phoenix is at 12:13 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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