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Sunrise and sunset in Memphis, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:04 AM–7:38 AM and 5:56 PM–6:30 PM
Times are local time in Memphis. Current time in Memphis →
Sunrise and sunset in Memphis through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 20m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 45m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 20m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 58m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 48m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 50m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 3m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 28m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 55m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 25m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 33m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 4m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 36m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 0m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 22m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 31m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 29m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 18m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 55m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 30m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 56m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 35.15°N, 90.05°W, including daylight saving time where Memphis uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Memphis this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 32m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 47m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:46 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 8:19 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Memphis today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 6:30 PM in Memphis, giving 11 hours 26 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Memphis?
The longest day in Memphis in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Memphis?
The shortest day in Memphis in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 47 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Memphis?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:46 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 8:19 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Memphis?
Today, golden hour in Memphis is from sunrise (7:04 AM) to 7:38 AM in the morning, and from 5:56 PM to sunset (6:30 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.