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Sunrise and sunset in Albany, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:07 AM–7:46 AM and 5:38 PM–6:16 PM
Times are local time in Albany. Current time in Albany →
Sunrise and sunset in Albany through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 45m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 6m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 20m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 46m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 17m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 4m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 6m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 23m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 58m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 33m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 12m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 42m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 22m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 4m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 36m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:21 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 6m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:17 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 18m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:21 AM | 8:38 PM | 15h 16m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 1m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 30m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 57m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 11m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 32m |
Calculated for 42.65°N, 73.76°W, including daylight saving time where Albany uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Albany this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 19m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 2m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:17 AM on June 13
- Latest sunset: 8:38 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Albany today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:16 PM in Albany, giving 11 hours 8 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Albany?
The longest day in Albany in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Albany?
The shortest day in Albany in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Albany?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:17 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset is 8:38 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Albany?
Today, golden hour in Albany is from sunrise (7:07 AM) to 7:46 AM in the morning, and from 5:38 PM to sunset (6:16 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.