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Sun Times in West Sedona
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in West Sedona?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for West Sedona (America/Phoenix). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in West Sedona?
Check the sunset time displayed above for West Sedona (America/Phoenix). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in West Sedona?
Golden hour times for West Sedona are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in West Sedona?
The day length for West Sedona is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in West Sedona?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for West Sedona is shown in the times above (America/Phoenix). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in West Sedona?
Sunset and dusk times for West Sedona are displayed above (America/Phoenix). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in West Sedona?
Twilight duration in West Sedona varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in West Sedona?
The earliest sunrise in West Sedona in 2026 is at 5:13 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 West Sedona?
The latest sunset in West Sedona in 2026 is at 7:44 PM on June 21 (America/Phoenix). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in West Sedona?
After sunset in West Sedona, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in West Sedona 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 West Sedona
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in West Sedona on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 05m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 58m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 05m |
| May | 5:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 14h 29m |
| July | 5:25 AM | 7:41 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 50m |