Best Wedding Ceremony Time in Memphis, TN for Golden-Hour Photos (2026)
What time should a Memphis, TN wedding ceremony start for the best photos? Sunset changes every month, so the ideal time does too. The photographer trick: start ~90 minutes before sunset so the ceremony ends as golden hour begins. Month-by-month for Memphis, TN, 2026 (local time):
| Month (2026) | Sunset | Ideal ceremony start |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5:12 PM | 3:42 PM |
| Feb | 5:43 PM | 4:13 PM |
| Mar | 7:08 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Apr | 7:33 PM | 6:03 PM |
| May | 7:57 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Jun | 8:16 PM | 6:46 PM |
| Jul | 8:14 PM | 6:44 PM |
| Aug | 7:47 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Sep | 7:06 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Oct | 6:24 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Nov | 4:53 PM | 3:23 PM |
| Dec | 4:49 PM | 3:19 PM |
Computed from NOAA solar formulas for Memphis, TN. Golden hour = ~60 min before sunset; ideal start assumes a 30-min ceremony.
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How to use these times
A June Memphis, TN wedding has sunset near 8:16 PM (ceremony ~6:46 PM); December drops to 4:49 PM, so go mid-afternoon with a candlelit reception. Rule: find sunset, count back 90 minutes. Get ready at the venue, keep a morning buffer hour, and go unplugged for the ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
What time is golden hour in Memphis, TN?
Roughly 8:16 PM in June and 4:49 PM in December โ full table above.
What time should my Memphis, TN ceremony start?
~90 minutes before sunset; a June Memphis, TN wedding is around 6:46 PM.
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