Sun Times in Fountain Hills
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Fountain Hills?
Sunrise in Fountain Hills on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 5:56 AM (America/Phoenix). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Fountain Hills?
Sunset in Fountain Hills on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 7:01 PM (America/Phoenix). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Fountain Hills?
Morning golden hour in Fountain Hills ends at 6:29 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:27 PM.
How long is the day in Fountain Hills?
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Fountain Hills there are 13 hours and 4 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Fountain Hills?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Fountain Hills at 12:28 PM (America/Phoenix). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Fountain Hills?
In Fountain Hills, sunset is at 7:01 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:28 PM (America/Phoenix). Civil twilight ends at 7:26 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Fountain Hills?
Twilight in Fountain Hills lasts approximately 88 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Fountain Hills?
The earliest sunrise in Fountain Hills in 2026 is at 5:16 AM on June 4 (America/Phoenix). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Fountain Hills?
The latest sunset in Fountain Hills in 2026 is at 7:41 PM on June 26 (America/Phoenix). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Fountain Hills?
After sunset at 7:01 PM in Fountain Hills, civil twilight ends at 7:26 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:28 PM (America/Phoenix).
What these times mean
Solar times in Fountain Hills shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Fountain Hills
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Fountain Hills on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 11m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 01m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 5:56 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:26 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 7:38 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 10m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:31 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 56m |
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