Sunset & Sunrise Today in Madison, Alabama
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Madison: sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 7:23 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Madison is at 7:24 PM and sunrise was at 6:13 AM, giving Madison 13h 11m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Madison at 12:49 PM.
Madison lies at latitude 34.70°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter. Through summer, the sunset time in Madison keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Madison runs from about 6:51 PM to 7:41 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:41 PM to 7:51 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Madison is at 7:23 PM and sunrise at 6:14 AM — about 2m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Madison drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Madison right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Madison ranges from as early as 4:35 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:03 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 28m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 49m.
Moon in Madison today
Sunset today: Madison vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 6:13 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 11m |
| Huntsville | 6:13 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 11m |
| Decatur | 6:14 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 10m |
| Birmingham | 6:15 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 08m |
| Murfreesboro | 6:10 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 14m |
Madison sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:03 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:35 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:33 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:07 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Madison (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:34 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 28m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 49m |
Madison sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:13 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 11m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:14 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:15 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:16 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:17 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 03s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 03s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:18 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 03s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:19 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 04s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:20 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 05s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:21 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 04s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:21 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 06s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:22 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:23 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 06s |
Twilight times in Madison today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:43 AM | 8:54 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:15 AM | 8:22 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:47 AM | 7:51 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:57 AM | 6:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:51 PM | 7:41 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Madison by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 52m |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 30m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 35m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 19m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 51m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:07 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 44m |
| December | 6:36 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 59m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Madison
What time is sunset in Madison today?
Sunset in Madison, Alabama is at 7:24 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Madison today?
Sunrise in Madison is at 6:13 AM today, with 13h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Madison tomorrow?
Sunrise in Madison tomorrow is at 6:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:23 PM.
What time is sunset in Madison tomorrow?
Sunset in Madison tomorrow is at 7:23 PM.
How long is the day in Madison today?
Madison gets 13h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:13 AM and sunset at 7:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Madison?
The evening golden hour in Madison is about 6:51 PM to 7:41 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Madison?
The evening blue hour in Madison runs from about 7:41 PM to 7:51 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Madison?
After sunset at 7:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Madison at around 7:51 PM today.
When is solar noon in Madison?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Madison — is at 12:49 PM today.
Nearest cities to Madison
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