Sunrise & sunset times in Memphis, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 20:15 in Memphis. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in Memphis
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Golden hour in Memphis today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Memphis when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Memphis (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Memphis’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:07 | 17:11 | 12:09 | 10h 03m |
| February | 06:46 | 17:42 | 12:14 | 10h 56m |
| March | 07:10 | 19:07 | 13:09 | 11h 57m |
| April | 06:27 | 19:32 | 13:00 | 13h 05m |
| May | 05:56 | 19:57 | 12:56 | 14h 01m |
| June | 05:45 | 20:16 | 13:00 | 14h 30m |
| July | 05:57 | 20:14 | 13:06 | 14h 17m |
| August | 06:20 | 19:48 | 13:04 | 13h 28m |
| September | 06:43 | 19:06 | 12:55 | 12h 23m |
| October | 07:06 | 18:24 | 12:45 | 11h 18m |
| November | 06:35 | 16:54 | 11:44 | 10h 19m |
| December | 07:01 | 16:49 | 11:55 | 9h 48m |
Solar year in Memphis (2026)
Day length in Memphis swings by 4h 44m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Memphis
Longest day in Memphis: 14h 22m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 38m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 10m.
Moon tonight in Memphis
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Memphis today?▼
The sun rises at 05:56 America/Chicago in Memphis, United States today.
What time is sunset in Memphis today?▼
The sun sets at 20:15 America/Chicago in Memphis today.
How long is the day in Memphis today?▼
Daylight in Memphis today lasts 14 hours and 18 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Memphis?▼
The morning golden hour in Memphis runs from 05:27 to 06:33, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:38 to 20:44.
What is the timezone of Memphis?▼
Memphis uses the America/Chicago timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Memphis?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Memphis is 21 June 2026, with 14h 32m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Memphis?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Memphis is 21 December 2026, with 9h 47m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Memphis?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Memphis swings by 4h 44m.