Today in Mississippi, USA, the sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 8:12 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 14m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Mississippi is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Mississippi
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Mississippi runs from N/A to 6:33 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:35 PM and lasts until 8:12 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Mississippi sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Mississippi falls exactly at 1:04 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 11.26 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mississippi, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's latitude of 32.9715285°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.25° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Mississippi are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 32.9715285, -89.7348497. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Mississippi (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Mississippi versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:57 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 14m |
| 2025 | 5:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 13m |
| 2021 | 5:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 13m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Mississippi today?
In Mississippi, the sun rises at exactly 5:57 AM and sets at 8:12 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 14m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Mississippi today?
Today, morning golden hour in Mississippi runs from N/A to 6:33 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:35 PM and lasts until 8:09 PM.
Why does sunrise in Mississippi shift every day?
At Mississippi's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.25° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Mississippi at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:04 PM when the sun reaches 11.26. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mississippi, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Mississippi changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:58 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:58 AM.