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Phoenix Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Phoenix, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 12, 2026 in Phoenix, United States, sunrise is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 6:40 PM (America/Phoenix). The day lasts 12h 30m, solar noon is at 12:26 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:08 PM.
Local date
September 12, 2026
Time zone
MST
Last refreshed
Sep 12, 2026, 8:23 AM
Today’s solar times in Phoenix
Dawn
5:46 AM
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:08 PM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Dusk
7:05 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 30m
Solar noon
12:26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 12, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 30m |
| TomorrowSep 13, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 28m |
| +1 weekSep 19, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 16m |
| +1 monthOct 12, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 28m |
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 September 12, 2026, sunrise in Phoenix, United States is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 6:40 PM (America/Phoenix).
How long is the day in Phoenix today?
Today in Phoenix, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 30m.
When is golden hour in Phoenix?
Morning golden hour in Phoenix ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:08 PM.
What time is solar noon in Phoenix?
Solar noon in Phoenix is at 12:26 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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