Arizona
Golden Hour Today in Phoenix: 4:47–5:47 PM MST
South Mountain looks over the whole valley. Dust and high cloud, not rain, are what usually decide whether the desert sky colors up.
Evening golden hour in Phoenix today (Wednesday, October 21) is 4:47–5:47 PM MST.
Blue hour in Phoenix today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:47–6:27 PM MST.
5/10 Maybe a quick peek
A thick cloud deck overhead.
Golden hour this week in Phoenix
Local time (MST, America/Phoenix). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 4:47–5:47 PM MST | 5:47 PM MST | |
| 4:46–5:46 PM MST | 5:46 PM MST | |
| 4:45–5:45 PM MST | 5:45 PM MST | |
| 4:44–5:44 PM MST | 5:44 PM MST | |
| 4:43–5:43 PM MST | 5:43 PM MST | |
| 4:42–5:42 PM MST | 5:42 PM MST | |
| 4:41–5:41 PM MST | 5:41 PM MST |
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Golden hour in Phoenix — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Phoenix?
Evening golden hour in Phoenix today (Wednesday, October 21) is 4:47–5:47 PM MST.
When is blue hour today in Phoenix?
Blue hour in Phoenix today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:47–6:27 PM MST.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Phoenix?
Tonight's sunset score in Phoenix is 5/10: Maybe a quick peek. A thick cloud deck overhead.
Where to shoot golden hour in Phoenix?
Top photo spots in Phoenix: Dobbins Lookout, Papago Park, and South Mountain. South Mountain looks over the whole valley. Dust and high cloud, not rain, are what usually decide whether the desert sky colors up.
Where to shoot golden hour in Phoenix
- Dobbins Lookout
- Papago Park
- South Mountain
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