Sunset & Sunrise Today in Auburn, Alabama
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Auburn: sunrise 6:46 AM, sunset 6:07 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Auburn at 6:08 PM, having risen at 6:46 AM. That works out to 11h 22m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Auburn at 12:27 PM.
Sitting at 32.61° latitude puts Auburn in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 56 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Auburn keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Auburn this evening is roughly 5:36 PM–6:24 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:24 PM to 6:33 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Auburn is at 6:07 PM and sunrise at 6:46 AM — about 1m 55s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Auburn drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Auburn, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Auburn ranges from as early as 4:35 PM (around November 29) to as late as 7:53 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 17m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 59m.
Moon in Auburn today
Sunset today: Auburn vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 6:46 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 22m |
| Phenix City | 7:44 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 22m |
| Columbus | 7:44 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 22m |
| Montgomery | 6:49 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 22m |
| Prattville | 6:49 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 22m |
Auburn sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 17m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 59m
- Latest sunset 7:53 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:35 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:34 AM (June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:01 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Auburn (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 17m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 59m |
Auburn sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:46 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:46 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:47 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:48 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:49 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:49 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 54s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:50 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 53s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:51 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 52s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:53 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 51s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:53 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:54 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 49s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:55 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 49s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 6:56 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 49s |
Twilight times in Auburn today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:23 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:52 AM | 7:02 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:20 AM | 6:33 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:30 AM | 7:18 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:36 PM | 6:24 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Auburn by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:44 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 02m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 28m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 09m |
| July | 5:38 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 15m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 43m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 5:59 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 6:26 AM | 4:35 PM | 10h 09m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Auburn
What time is sunset in Auburn today?
Sunset in Auburn, Alabama is at 6:08 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Auburn today?
Sunrise in Auburn is at 6:46 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Auburn tomorrow?
Sunrise in Auburn tomorrow is at 6:46 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Auburn tomorrow?
Sunset in Auburn tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
How long is the day in Auburn today?
Auburn gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:46 AM and sunset at 6:08 PM.
When is golden hour in Auburn?
The evening golden hour in Auburn is about 5:36 PM to 6:24 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Auburn?
The evening blue hour in Auburn runs from about 6:24 PM to 6:33 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Auburn?
After sunset at 6:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Auburn at around 6:33 PM today.
When is solar noon in Auburn?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Auburn — is at 12:27 PM today.
Nearest cities to Auburn
- Phenix CityAL
- ColumbusGA
- MontgomeryAL
- PrattvilleAL
- NewnanGA
- Peachtree CityGA
- South FultonGA
- HooverAL
More cities in Alabama
Learn more about the sunset
- 🌇 What is golden hour?Golden hour is the warm, soft light just after sunrise and before sunset. Learn what it is, when it happens, how long it lasts, and how to use it.
- 🌆 What is blue hour?Discover what blue hour is, when it happens, how it differs from golden hour, and expert tips for photographing the soft blue twilight. Check exact blue.
- 🌌 Twilight explained: civil, nautical & astronomicalLearn the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, astronomical—and what they mean for photographers, stargazers, and sunset lovers.
- 🌅 Why are sunsets red and orange?Discover the science behind red and orange sunsets, from Rayleigh scattering to air quality. Learn when and where to see the most vivid colors.
- 📸 The best time to photograph a sunsetDiscover the best time to photograph a sunset, from golden hour to blue hour. Learn exact timing, camera settings, and composition tips for stunning shots.
- ☀️ What is solar noon?Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point. Learn why it rarely matches 12:00 PM and how to find your exact solar noon.
- 📈 Why days get longer and shorter through the yearEarth's axial tilt drives seasonal day-length changes. Learn how solstices, equinoxes, and latitude affect daylight where you live.
- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.