Arizona
What time is sunset today in Phoenix?
South Mountain looks over the whole valley. Dust and high cloud, not rain, are what usually decide whether the desert sky colors up.
Sunset in Phoenix today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 5:48 PM MST. Golden hour runs 4:48-5:48 PM and blue hour ends 6:28 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 5:48 PM MST.
A thick cloud deck overhead.
Sunset times this week in Phoenix
Local time (MST, America/Phoenix). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 5:48 PM MST | 4:48 PM MST | |
| 5:47 PM MST | 4:47 PM MST | |
| 5:46 PM MST | 4:46 PM MST | |
| 5:45 PM MST | 4:45 PM MST | |
| 5:44 PM MST | 4:44 PM MST | |
| 5:43 PM MST | 4:43 PM MST | |
| 5:41 PM MST | 4:41 PM MST |
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Sunset in Phoenix — quick answers
What time is sunset in Phoenix today?
Sunset in Phoenix today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 5:48 PM MST.
When is golden hour in Phoenix tonight?
Golden hour in Phoenix tonight runs 4:48-5:48 PM and blue hour ends 6:28 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Phoenix tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Phoenix?
People watch the sunset in Phoenix from Dobbins Lookout, Papago Park, and South Mountain.
Where people stand
- Dobbins Lookout
- Papago Park
- South Mountain
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