Sunset & Sunrise Today in Huntsville, Alabama
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Huntsville: sunrise 6:53 AM, sunset 6:10 PM.
Huntsville, Alabama sees the sun come up at 6:52 AM and go down at 6:11 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026 — 11h 18m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Huntsville, is at 12:32 PM.
Huntsville lies at latitude 34.73°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 6 seconds. This is autumn in Huntsville, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Huntsville's golden hour, about 5:38 PM to 6:27 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:27 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Huntsville is at 6:10 PM and sunrise at 6:53 AM — about 2m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Huntsville drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Huntsville, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Huntsville ranges from as early as 4:34 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:03 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 28m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 49m.
Moon in Huntsville today
Sunset today: Huntsville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 6:52 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 18m |
| Madison | 6:52 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 18m |
| Decatur | 6:53 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 19m |
| Gadsden | 6:49 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 20m |
| East Florence | 6:56 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 18m |
Huntsville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:03 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:32 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:06 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Huntsville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:33 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 28m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 49m |
Huntsville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:52 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 18m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:53 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:53 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 04s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:54 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 05s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:55 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:56 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 03s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 03s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:58 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:59 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:59 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:00 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:01 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:02 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 54m | −1m 59s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:03 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 52m | −1m 57s |
Twilight times in Huntsville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:28 AM | 7:35 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:57 AM | 7:06 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:26 AM | 6:37 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:36 AM | 7:25 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:38 PM | 6:27 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Huntsville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 52m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 30m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 35m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 19m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 51m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:07 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 44m |
| December | 6:35 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 59m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Huntsville
What time is sunset in Huntsville today?
Sunset in Huntsville, Alabama is at 6:11 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Huntsville today?
Sunrise in Huntsville is at 6:52 AM today, with 11h 18m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Huntsville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Huntsville tomorrow is at 6:53 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:10 PM.
What time is sunset in Huntsville tomorrow?
Sunset in Huntsville tomorrow is at 6:10 PM.
How long is the day in Huntsville today?
Huntsville gets 11h 18m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:52 AM and sunset at 6:11 PM.
When is golden hour in Huntsville?
The evening golden hour in Huntsville is about 5:38 PM to 6:27 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Huntsville?
The evening blue hour in Huntsville runs from about 6:27 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Huntsville?
After sunset at 6:11 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Huntsville at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in Huntsville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Huntsville — is at 12:32 PM today.
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