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Sunrise and sunset in Phoenix, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:31 AM–7:05 AM and 5:26 PM–6:00 PM
Times are local time in Phoenix. Current time in Phoenix →
Sunrise and sunset in Phoenix through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 51m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 22m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 50m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 26m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 6m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 57m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 59m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 10m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 35m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:14 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 0m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 28m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 32m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 0m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 30m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 53m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:21 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 13m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 21m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 20m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 10m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 48m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 25m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 52m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 24m |
Calculated for 33.45°N, 112.07°W, including daylight saving time where Phoenix uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Phoenix this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 22m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 56m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:19 AM on June 6
- Latest sunset: 7:43 PM on June 25
Questions
What time is sunrise in Phoenix today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 6:00 PM in Phoenix, giving 11 hours 28 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Phoenix?
The longest day in Phoenix in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Phoenix?
The shortest day in Phoenix in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Phoenix?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:19 AM on June 6, and the latest sunset is 7:43 PM on June 25. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Phoenix?
Today, golden hour in Phoenix is from sunrise (6:31 AM) to 7:05 AM in the morning, and from 5:26 PM to sunset (6:00 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.