Mesa Sunrise & Sunset in September 2026

MST • 33.4152°N, 111.8315°W

Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Mesa, Arizona throughout September 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of September in Mesa reflect the equinox periods. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During September, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Mesa benefit from accurate September sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding September's sun time patterns in Mesa, Arizona enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. The daily variations in sun times during September may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

Key September Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: September 1 at 6:02 AM
  • Latest sunrise: September 30 at 6:21 AM
  • Earliest sunset: September 1 at 6:56 PM
  • Latest sunset: September 30 at 6:16 PM
  • Day length change: -1h 59m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for September 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Sep 16:02 AM6:56 PM12h 54m6:02 AM - 6:35 AM6:22 PM - 6:56 PM
Sep 26:02 AM6:54 PM12h 52m6:02 AM - 6:35 AM6:21 PM - 6:54 PM
Sep 36:03 AM6:53 PM12h 50m6:03 AM - 6:36 AM6:20 PM - 6:53 PM
Sep 46:04 AM6:52 PM12h 48m6:04 AM - 6:37 AM6:19 PM - 6:52 PM
Sep 56:04 AM6:50 PM12h 46m6:04 AM - 6:37 AM6:17 PM - 6:50 PM
Sep 66:05 AM6:49 PM12h 44m6:05 AM - 6:38 AM6:16 PM - 6:49 PM
Sep 76:06 AM6:48 PM12h 42m6:06 AM - 6:39 AM6:15 PM - 6:48 PM
Sep 86:06 AM6:46 PM12h 40m6:06 AM - 6:39 AM6:13 PM - 6:46 PM
Sep 96:07 AM6:45 PM12h 38m6:07 AM - 6:40 AM6:12 PM - 6:45 PM
Sep 106:08 AM6:44 PM12h 36m6:08 AM - 6:41 AM6:11 PM - 6:44 PM
Sep 116:08 AM6:42 PM12h 34m6:08 AM - 6:41 AM6:09 PM - 6:42 PM
Sep 126:09 AM6:41 PM12h 32m6:09 AM - 6:42 AM6:08 PM - 6:41 PM
Sep 136:10 AM6:39 PM12h 30m6:10 AM - 6:42 AM6:07 PM - 6:39 PM
Sep 146:10 AM6:38 PM12h 28m6:10 AM - 6:43 AM6:05 PM - 6:38 PM
Sep 156:11 AM6:37 PM12h 26m6:11 AM - 6:44 AM6:04 PM - 6:37 PM
Sep 166:12 AM6:35 PM12h 24m6:12 AM - 6:44 AM6:03 PM - 6:35 PM
Sep 176:12 AM6:34 PM12h 22m6:12 AM - 6:45 AM6:01 PM - 6:34 PM
Sep 186:13 AM6:33 PM12h 20m6:13 AM - 6:46 AM6:00 PM - 6:33 PM
Sep 196:14 AM6:31 PM12h 18m6:14 AM - 6:46 AM5:58 PM - 6:31 PM
Sep 206:14 AM6:30 PM12h 16m6:14 AM - 6:47 AM5:57 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep 216:15 AM6:28 PM12h 13m6:15 AM - 6:48 AM5:56 PM - 6:28 PM
Sep 226:16 AM6:27 PM12h 11m6:16 AM - 6:48 AM5:54 PM - 6:27 PM
Sep 236:16 AM6:26 PM12h 9m6:16 AM - 6:49 AM5:53 PM - 6:26 PM
Sep 246:17 AM6:24 PM12h 7m6:17 AM - 6:50 AM5:51 PM - 6:24 PM
Sep 256:18 AM6:23 PM12h 5m6:18 AM - 6:50 AM5:50 PM - 6:23 PM
Sep 266:18 AM6:21 PM12h 3m6:18 AM - 6:51 AM5:49 PM - 6:21 PM
Sep 276:19 AM6:20 PM12h 1m6:19 AM - 6:52 AM5:47 PM - 6:20 PM
Sep 286:20 AM6:19 PM11h 59m6:20 AM - 6:52 AM5:46 PM - 6:19 PM
Sep 296:20 AM6:17 PM11h 57m6:20 AM - 6:53 AM5:44 PM - 6:17 PM
Sep 306:21 AM6:16 PM11h 55m6:21 AM - 6:54 AM5:43 PM - 6:16 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About sunrise and sunset in Mesa in September

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through September as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Mesa, Arizona, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in September.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Mesa, Arizona in September?

Today, the sun rises in Mesa, Arizona at 7:32 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout September, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Mesa, Arizona in September?

Today, the sun sets in Mesa, Arizona at 5:41 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout September, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Mesa, Arizona in September?

Today's daylight in Mesa, Arizona lasts about 10h 9m. As we move through September, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Mesa, Arizona?

Golden hour in Mesa, Arizona refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

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Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.