# Sun Studio, United States: what it is and when to go

> Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950 in United States. Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sun-studio/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950 · History, Museums and art
- **Where:** United States · Union Avenue 706, Memphis
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 784 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [sunstudio.com](https://www.sunstudio.com/)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 35.13924, -90.03775

## What it is and where

Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950 in United States. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Memphis, Tennessee](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/memphis/), where this site lists 19 more places to see, 3.8 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 35.13924, -90.03775; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 784 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.139242%2C-90.037752)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.139242%2C-90.037752)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Sun Studio is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 53 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 43 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 54 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 51 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 21 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 09 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 20 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 05 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 07 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 39 |

In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Museums and art | March to October | November to February |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sun Studio has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Flyway Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/flyway-brewing-company/): Brewery · 367 m
- [Beale Street](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/beale-street-historic-district/): Historic district in Memphis, Tennessee, United States · 1.3 km
- [Memphis Filling Station Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/memphis-filling-station-brewing/): Brewery · 1.7 km
- [National Civil Rights Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/national-civil-rights-museum/): Hotel that was site of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., now a museum · 1.9 km
- [Old Dominick's Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/old-dominick-s-distillery/): Distillery · 1.9 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: History

- [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States

Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sun Studio?

It is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950 in United States. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Sun Studio?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.

### How do you get to Sun Studio?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 784 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.139242%2C-90.037752) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Flyway Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/flyway-brewing-company/), [Beale Street](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/beale-street-historic-district/), [Memphis Filling Station Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/memphis-filling-station-brewing/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1120660997), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2516615), CC0. More about Sun Studio on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Studio). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).