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Sunrise and sunset in Huntsville, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:51 AM–7:25 AM and 5:42 PM–6:16 PM
Times are local time in Huntsville. Current time in Huntsville →
Sunrise and sunset in Huntsville through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 20m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 46m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 21m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 4:36 PM | 10h 0m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 50m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 52m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 5m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 30m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 56m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 25m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 33m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 3m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 34m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 58m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 19m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 28m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 27m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 16m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 53m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 29m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 55m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 25m |
Calculated for 34.73°N, 86.59°W, including daylight saving time where Huntsville uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Huntsville this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 29m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 49m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:33 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 8:04 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Huntsville today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 6:16 PM in Huntsville, giving 11 hours 25 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Huntsville?
The longest day in Huntsville in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Huntsville?
The shortest day in Huntsville in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 49 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Huntsville?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:33 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 8:04 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Huntsville?
Today, golden hour in Huntsville is from sunrise (6:51 AM) to 7:25 AM in the morning, and from 5:42 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.