Sunset & Sunrise Today in Gadsden, Alabama
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Gadsden: sunrise 6:50 AM, sunset 6:08 PM.
In Gadsden, Alabama, the sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 6:09 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 20m of daylight. Local solar noon in Gadsden falls at 12:29 PM.
Because Gadsden is at 34.01° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 2 seconds. This is autumn in Gadsden, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Gadsden's golden hour, about 5:36 PM to 6:25 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:25 PM to 6:35 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Gadsden is at 6:08 PM and sunrise at 6:50 AM — about 2m 2s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Gadsden drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Gadsden, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Gadsden ranges from as early as 4:34 PM (around November 28) to as late as 7:59 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 24m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 52m.
Moon in Gadsden today
Sunset today: Gadsden vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 6:49 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 20m |
| Rome | 7:46 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 19m |
| Birmingham | 6:52 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 20m |
| Vestavia Hills | 6:52 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 21m |
| Huntsville | 6:52 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 18m |
Gadsden sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 24m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 52m
- Latest sunset 7:59 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:32 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:03 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Gadsden (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:33 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 24m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 52m |
Gadsden sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:49 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 20m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:50 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:51 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:51 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:52 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:53 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:54 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:55 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:55 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:56 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 57s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 6:57 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 6:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 6:59 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 55s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:00 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 54m | −1m 55s |
Twilight times in Gadsden today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:25 AM | 7:33 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:54 AM | 7:04 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:23 AM | 6:35 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:33 AM | 7:22 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:36 PM | 6:25 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Gadsden by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:50 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:03 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:31 AM | 4:34 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Gadsden
What time is sunset in Gadsden today?
Sunset in Gadsden, 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 Gadsden today?
Sunrise in Gadsden is at 6:49 AM today, with 11h 20m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Gadsden tomorrow?
Sunrise in Gadsden tomorrow is at 6:50 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:08 PM.
What time is sunset in Gadsden tomorrow?
Sunset in Gadsden tomorrow is at 6:08 PM.
How long is the day in Gadsden today?
Gadsden gets 11h 20m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:49 AM and sunset at 6:09 PM.
When is golden hour in Gadsden?
The evening golden hour in Gadsden is about 5:36 PM to 6:25 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Gadsden?
The evening blue hour in Gadsden runs from about 6:25 PM to 6:35 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Gadsden?
After sunset at 6:09 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Gadsden at around 6:35 PM today.
When is solar noon in Gadsden?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Gadsden — is at 12:29 PM today.
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