Sunrise & sunset times in Mesa, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 18:50 in Mesa. All times are shown in the America/Phoenix timezone.
Today in Mesa
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Golden hour in Mesa 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 Mesa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Mesa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Mesa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:31 | 17:42 | 12:36 | 10h 11m |
| February | 07:11 | 18:12 | 12:41 | 11h 01m |
| March | 06:37 | 18:35 | 12:36 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:56 | 18:58 | 12:27 | 13h 01m |
| May | 05:26 | 19:20 | 12:23 | 13h 53m |
| June | 05:17 | 19:38 | 12:27 | 14h 21m |
| July | 05:28 | 19:37 | 12:33 | 14h 08m |
| August | 05:49 | 19:13 | 12:31 | 13h 23m |
| September | 06:10 | 18:33 | 12:22 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:32 | 17:53 | 12:13 | 11h 21m |
| November | 06:58 | 17:24 | 12:11 | 10h 25m |
| December | 07:23 | 17:21 | 12:22 | 9h 57m |
Solar year in Mesa (2026)
Day length in Mesa swings by 4h 26m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Mesa
Longest day in Mesa: 14h 13m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 47m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 39m.
Moon tonight in Mesa
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Mesa today?▼
The sun rises at 06:02 America/Phoenix in Mesa, United States today.
What time is sunset in Mesa today?▼
The sun sets at 18:50 America/Phoenix in Mesa today.
How long is the day in Mesa today?▼
Daylight in Mesa today lasts 12 hours and 48 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mesa?▼
The morning golden hour in Mesa runs from 05:36 to 06:35, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:18 to 19:16.
What is the timezone of Mesa?▼
Mesa uses the America/Phoenix timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Mesa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Mesa is 21 June 2026, with 14h 22m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Mesa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Mesa is 21 December 2026, with 9h 56m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Mesa?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Mesa swings by 4h 26m.