Phoenix Sunrise and Sunset Times by Date
Check Phoenix sunrise and sunset for a chosen date and learn how Arizona time-zone rules affect the clock.
Phoenix Sunrise and Sunset Times by Date
Focus keyword: sunset phoenix | Editorial gate: HOLD_LIVE_CITY_DATA
Sunrise and sunset in Phoenix change with the date. To answer a “today” query accurately, select Phoenix and the requested calendar day in a trusted solar-data service, then read the result in MST year-round. This draft gives the city-specific context and verification method, but intentionally does not invent a live sunrise or sunset time.
How to find today’s sunrise and sunset in Phoenix
Use the U.S. Naval Observatory’s date-and-location rise/set service or a reliable NOAA-based solar calculator. Enter Phoenix, Arizona, select the desired date, and confirm the time zone America/Phoenix. Request sunrise, sunset and the end of evening civil twilight rather than copying a search snippet for another date. The location must be unambiguous before the time is suitable for public display.
| Event for selected date | Required published value |
| Sunrise | Calculated local clock time; with date and time zone |
| Solar noon | Calculated local time (not necessarily 12:00) |
| Sunset | Calculated local clock time; with date and time zone |
| End of evening civil twilight | Calculated local time; distinct from sunset |
| Day length | Calculated interval between sunrise and sunset |
EDITORIAL HOLD: The entries above specify data required for a live page; they are not a functioning table of current times. Connect a verified date/location calculation before making the page publicly indexable. Any displayed values should carry the date, location, zone and a visible data-source/last-updated label.
What makes the Phoenix sky different?
No seasonal daylight-saving clock change
Phoenix stays on Mountain Standard Time throughout 2026. That makes its clock behavior different from most other major U.S. cities, including Seattle and Denver. The season still changes its sunrise and sunset, but the city does not add or subtract a DST hour.
Desert hills change the visible horizon
Even with clear skies, a nearby ridge or mountain can postpone the moment direct rays appear compared with the official flat-horizon sunrise. The surrounding desert valley and mountain outlines create particularly visible differences from one viewing location to another.
Sunset planning in hot weather
Time-of-day alone does not tell you whether an outdoor hike is safe. Desert heat can remain severe near sunset, and unlit trails can be difficult after dusk. Build in daylight for the return trip and check weather advisories separately.
What time zone should the city page use?
This location uses MST year-round; the city does not follow the seasonal U.S. daylight-saving clock shift. The correct IANA zone identifier is America/Phoenix. Sun events still change through the seasons. Do not add an hour simply because it is summer elsewhere in the United States.
Planning around Phoenix sunset
If comparing Phoenix to a city on daylight saving time, first align both results to their own local zones. Phoenix can match different neighboring cities’ clock offsets depending on the time of year.
The reported almanac event describes an unobstructed horizon. If you need the exact visible appearance from a street, hilltop, pier or trail, account for the viewing direction, obstructions, weather, and how much light remains after sunset. A person scheduling a walk should also know when evening civil twilight ends; photography may call for an azimuth as well as a time.
Accuracy checklist before publishing
Confirm the exact city is Phoenix, Arizona; do not substitute a similarly named location.
Compute sunrise and sunset for the selected date using zone America/Phoenix, including the applicable date-specific UTC offset.
Display local sunrise, solar noon, sunset, civil twilight, day length and a source/last-updated notice.
Provide a working date selector rather than relabeling the same static result “today” every morning.
Check formatting, rollover dates and DST behavior on the spring and fall transition dates where relevant.
Related: Sunrise and sunset date/location lookup guide
Related: Compare another city’s solar-time guidance
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset in Phoenix today?
It depends on the current date and the selected point in Phoenix. Use an authoritative solar calculator with the correct local zone; this draft does not publish an unverified live clock time.
Is the sunset time the same across Phoenix?
An almanac reference may cover the general city, but coordinates and horizon obstructions can cause differences in the local observed view.
When does it get fully dark in Phoenix?
Sunset is not the same as full darkness. Find the end of civil twilight for an everyday planning reference, or astronomical twilight for darker-sky activities.
Does Phoenix change clocks in November?
No. This city does not change clocks seasonally for daylight saving time.
Editorial references (not outbound hyperlinks): U.S. Naval Observatory rise/set and twilight data; NOAA solar calculator glossary; NIST U.S. daylight saving rules. Verify any dynamic values again before publishing.