Sunset & Sunrise Today in Huntsville, Alabama
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Huntsville: sunrise 5:45 AM, sunset 7:59 PM.
Huntsville, Alabama sees the sun come up at 5:44 AM and go down at 7:59 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 14m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Huntsville, is at 12:52 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 1 minute shorter and 5 seconds. This is summer 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 7:24 PM to 8:17 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:17 PM to 8:29 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Huntsville is at 7:59 PM and sunrise at 5:45 AM — about 1m 6s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Huntsville drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Huntsville, the season of long evenings. 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 | 5:44 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 14m |
| Chattanooga | 6:38 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 16m |
| Murfreesboro | 5:41 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 20m |
| East Chattanooga | 6:38 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 16m |
| Franklin | 5:42 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 21m |
Huntsville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:03 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:32 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:06 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:44 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 14m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:45 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 06s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:46 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 09s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:46 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 11s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:47 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 13s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:48 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 15s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:48 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 18s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:49 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 19s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:50 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:50 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 23s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:51 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:52 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:52 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:53 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 30s |
Twilight times in Huntsville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:01 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:40 AM | 9:04 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:15 AM | 8:29 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:26 AM | 6:20 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:24 PM | 8:17 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Huntsville.
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 in Huntsville.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Huntsville
What time is sunset in Huntsville today?
Sunset in Huntsville, Alabama is at 7:59 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 5:44 AM today, with 14h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Huntsville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Huntsville tomorrow is at 5:45 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:59 PM.
What time is sunset in Huntsville tomorrow?
Sunset in Huntsville tomorrow is at 7:59 PM.
How long is the day in Huntsville today?
Huntsville gets 14h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:44 AM and sunset at 7:59 PM.
When is golden hour in Huntsville?
The evening golden hour in Huntsville is about 7:24 PM to 8:17 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Huntsville?
The evening blue hour in Huntsville runs from about 8:17 PM to 8:29 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Huntsville?
After sunset at 7:59 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Huntsville at around 8:29 PM today.
When is solar noon in Huntsville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Huntsville — is at 12:52 PM today.
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