Sunset & Sunrise Today in Phenix City, Alabama
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Phenix City: sunrise 7:44 AM, sunset 7:05 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Phenix City is at 7:06 PM and sunrise was at 7:44 AM, giving Phenix City 11h 22m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Phenix City, is at 1:25 PM.
Sitting at 32.47° latitude puts Phenix City in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 55 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Phenix City keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Phenix City runs from about 6:34 PM to 7:22 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:22 PM to 7:32 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Phenix City is at 7:05 PM and sunrise at 7:44 AM — about 1m 54s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Phenix City drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Phenix City, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Phenix City ranges from as early as 5:33 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:51 PM (around June 27). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 00m.
Moon in Phenix City today
Sunset today: Phenix City vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City | 7:44 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 22m |
| Columbus | 7:44 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 22m |
| Auburn | 6:46 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 22m |
| Newnan | 7:44 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 21m |
| Peachtree City | 7:43 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 21m |
Phenix City sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 00m
- Latest sunset 8:51 PM (June 27)
- Earliest sunset 5:33 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 6:32 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:59 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Phenix City (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 16m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 00m |
Phenix City sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:44 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:44 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 54s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:45 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:46 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:47 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:47 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:48 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 52s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:49 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 52s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 51s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:50 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 51s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 50s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:52 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 49s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 48s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:54 AM | 6:52 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 48s |
Twilight times in Phenix City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:22 AM | 8:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:50 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:18 AM | 7:32 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:28 AM | 8:16 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:34 PM | 7:22 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Phenix City by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 7:28 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:53 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 27m |
| June | 6:33 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 08m |
| July | 6:36 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 7:15 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Phenix City
What time is sunset in Phenix City today?
Sunset in Phenix City, Alabama is at 7:06 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Phenix City today?
Sunrise in Phenix City is at 7:44 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Phenix City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Phenix City tomorrow is at 7:44 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:05 PM.
What time is sunset in Phenix City tomorrow?
Sunset in Phenix City tomorrow is at 7:05 PM.
How long is the day in Phenix City today?
Phenix City gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:44 AM and sunset at 7:06 PM.
When is golden hour in Phenix City?
The evening golden hour in Phenix City is about 6:34 PM to 7:22 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Phenix City?
The evening blue hour in Phenix City runs from about 7:22 PM to 7:32 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Phenix City?
After sunset at 7:06 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Phenix City at around 7:32 PM today.
When is solar noon in Phenix City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Phenix City — is at 1:25 PM today.
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