Sunset & Sunrise Today in Mobile, Alabama
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Mobile: sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 7:55 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Mobile is at 7:56 PM and sunrise was at 6:00 AM, giving Mobile 13h 55m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Mobile, is at 12:58 PM.
Mobile lies at latitude 30.69°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 54 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Mobile keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Mobile's golden hour, about 7:22 PM to 8:13 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:13 PM to 8:23 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Mobile is at 7:55 PM and sunrise at 6:00 AM — about 0m 57s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Mobile drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Mobile right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Mobile ranges from as early as 4:50 PM (around November 25) to as late as 7:58 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 07m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 09m.
Moon in Mobile today
Sunset today: Mobile vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 6:00 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 55m |
| West Gulfport | 6:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 54m |
| Gulfport | 6:05 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 54m |
| Hattiesburg | 6:03 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 58m |
Mobile sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 07m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 09m
- Latest sunset 7:58 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:50 PM (around November 25)
- Earliest sunrise 5:49 AM (around June 2)
- Latest sunrise 7:10 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Mobile (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 07m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 09m |
Mobile sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:00 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 55m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:00 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 55m | −0m 57s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:01 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 54m | −0m 58s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:01 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 01s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:02 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 52m | −1m 02s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:02 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 50m | −1m 04s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:03 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 05s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:04 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 48m | −1m 07s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:04 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 47m | −1m 09s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:05 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 46m | −1m 11s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:05 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 45m | −1m 12s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:06 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 43m | −1m 14s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:07 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 42m | −1m 15s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:07 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 41m | −1m 17s |
Twilight times in Mobile today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:24 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:59 AM | 8:56 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:32 AM | 8:23 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:42 AM | 6:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:22 PM | 8:13 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Mobile.
Sunrise & sunset in Mobile by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 11m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 44m |
| March | 6:18 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 32m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 22m |
| June | 5:50 AM | 7:50 PM | 14h 00m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 05m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 36m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 45m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:07 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 56m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 17m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Mobile.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Mobile
What time is sunset in Mobile today?
Sunset in Mobile, Alabama is at 7:56 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Mobile today?
Sunrise in Mobile is at 6:00 AM today, with 13h 55m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Mobile tomorrow?
Sunrise in Mobile tomorrow is at 6:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:55 PM.
What time is sunset in Mobile tomorrow?
Sunset in Mobile tomorrow is at 7:55 PM.
How long is the day in Mobile today?
Mobile gets 13h 55m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:00 AM and sunset at 7:56 PM.
When is golden hour in Mobile?
The evening golden hour in Mobile is about 7:22 PM to 8:13 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Mobile?
The evening blue hour in Mobile runs from about 8:13 PM to 8:23 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Mobile?
After sunset at 7:56 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Mobile at around 8:23 PM today.
When is solar noon in Mobile?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Mobile — is at 12:58 PM today.
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Sunset card for Mobile
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