Sunset & Sunrise Today in Dothan, Alabama
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Dothan: sunrise 6:45 AM, sunset 6:08 PM.
In Dothan, Alabama, the sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 6:09 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 24m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Dothan, is at 12:27 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 1 minute shorter and 49 seconds. This is autumn in Dothan, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Dothan runs from about 5:37 PM to 6:25 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:25 PM to 6:34 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Dothan is at 6:08 PM and sunrise at 6:45 AM — about 1m 50s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Dothan drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Dothan, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 6:44 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 24m |
| Panama City | 6:44 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 26m |
| Albany | 7:40 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 24m |
| Tallahassee | 7:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 26m |
| Columbus | 7:44 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 22m |
Dothan sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 10m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 06m
- Latest sunset 7:49 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:38 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:37 AM (June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:00 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:44 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 24m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:45 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 50s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:46 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 48s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:46 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:47 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 48s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:48 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 47s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:48 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 47s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:49 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 46s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 46s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:51 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 45s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 45s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:52 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 44s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:53 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 43s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 6:54 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 43s |
Twilight times in Dothan today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:23 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:51 AM | 7:02 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:19 AM | 6:34 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:29 AM | 7:16 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:37 PM | 6:25 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Dothan
What time is sunset in Dothan today?
Sunset in Dothan, Alabama is at 6:09 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 6:44 AM today, with 11h 24m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Dothan tomorrow?
Sunrise in Dothan tomorrow is at 6:45 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:08 PM.
What time is sunset in Dothan tomorrow?
Sunset in Dothan tomorrow is at 6:08 PM.
How long is the day in Dothan today?
Dothan gets 11h 24m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:44 AM and sunset at 6:09 PM.
When is golden hour in Dothan?
The evening golden hour in Dothan is about 5:37 PM to 6:25 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Dothan?
The evening blue hour in Dothan runs from about 6:25 PM to 6:34 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Dothan?
After sunset at 6:09 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Dothan at around 6:34 PM today.
When is solar noon in Dothan?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Dothan — is at 12:27 PM today.
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