Sunset & Sunrise Today in Dothan, Alabama
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Dothan: sunrise 5:48 AM, sunset 7:46 PM.
In Dothan, Alabama, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 7:46 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 13h 58m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Dothan, is at 12:47 PM.
Dothan lies at latitude 31.22°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 56 seconds. This is summer in Dothan, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Dothan runs from about 7:12 PM to 8:03 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:03 PM to 8:14 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Dothan is at 7:46 PM and sunrise at 5:48 AM — about 0m 58s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Dothan drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Dothan, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Dothan ranges from as early as 4:38 PM (around November 27) to as late as 7:49 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 10m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 06m.
Moon in Dothan today
Sunset today: Dothan vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan | 5:48 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 58m |
| Albany | 6:42 AM | 8:42 PM | 13h 59m |
| Tallahassee | 6:45 AM | 8:40 PM | 13h 54m |
| Columbus | 6:43 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 04m |
| Montgomery | 5:49 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 03m |
Dothan sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 10m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 06m
- Latest sunset 7:49 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:38 PM (around November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:37 AM (around June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:00 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Dothan (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 10m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 06m |
Dothan sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:48 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 58m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:48 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 57m | −0m 58s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:49 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 00s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:50 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 01s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:50 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 04s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:51 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 05s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:51 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 52m | −1m 07s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:52 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 50m | −1m 09s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:53 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 10s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:53 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 48m | −1m 12s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:54 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 47m | −1m 14s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:54 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 46m | −1m 16s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:55 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 44m | −1m 16s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:56 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 43m | −1m 19s |
Twilight times in Dothan today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:12 AM | 9:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:47 AM | 8:47 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:20 AM | 8:14 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:30 AM | 6:22 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:12 PM | 8:03 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Dothan.
Sunrise & sunset in Dothan by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:40 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 09m |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 31m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 30m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 23m |
| June | 5:38 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 02m |
| July | 5:41 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 08m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 38m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 46m |
| October | 6:35 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 5:57 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 55m |
| December | 6:22 AM | 4:38 PM | 10h 15m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Dothan.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Dothan
What time is sunset in Dothan today?
Sunset in Dothan, Alabama is at 7:46 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Dothan today?
Sunrise in Dothan is at 5:48 AM today, with 13h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Dothan tomorrow?
Sunrise in Dothan tomorrow is at 5:48 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:46 PM.
What time is sunset in Dothan tomorrow?
Sunset in Dothan tomorrow is at 7:46 PM.
How long is the day in Dothan today?
Dothan gets 13h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:48 AM and sunset at 7:46 PM.
When is golden hour in Dothan?
The evening golden hour in Dothan is about 7:12 PM to 8:03 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Dothan?
The evening blue hour in Dothan runs from about 8:03 PM to 8:14 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Dothan?
After sunset at 7:46 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Dothan at around 8:14 PM today.
When is solar noon in Dothan?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Dothan — is at 12:47 PM today.
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