Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hattiesburg: sunrise 6:32 AM, sunset 7:22 PM.
In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 7:23 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 12h 52m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Hattiesburg, is at 12:58 PM.
Hattiesburg lies at latitude 31.33°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 48 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Hattiesburg move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Hattiesburg's golden hour, about 6:52 PM to 7:39 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:39 PM to 7:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hattiesburg is at 7:22 PM and sunrise at 6:32 AM — about 1m 49s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hattiesburg drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Hattiesburg, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hattiesburg ranges from as early as 4:53 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:05 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 10m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 06m.
Moon in Hattiesburg today
Sunset today: Hattiesburg vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 6:31 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 52m |
| West Gulfport | 6:31 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 50m |
| Gulfport | 6:31 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 50m |
| Biloxi | 6:30 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 50m |
| Jackson | 6:34 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 54m |
Hattiesburg sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 10m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 06m
- Latest sunset 8:05 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:53 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:52 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:15 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hattiesburg (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 06m |
Hattiesburg sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:31 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 52m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:32 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 50m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:32 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 48m | −1m 48s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:33 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 46m | −1m 50s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:33 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 45m | −1m 49s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:34 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 43m | −1m 50s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:35 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 41m | −1m 51s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:35 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 39m | −1m 50s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:36 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 37m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:36 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 35m | −1m 52s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:37 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 51s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:38 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 32m | −1m 52s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 30m | −1m 52s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:39 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 28m | −1m 52s |
Twilight times in Hattiesburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:06 AM | 8:48 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:37 AM | 8:18 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:06 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:15 AM | 7:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:52 PM | 7:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hattiesburg by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 08m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 6:24 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 31m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 30m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 24m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 02m |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 08m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 38m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 46m |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 54m |
| December | 6:38 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 15m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hattiesburg
What time is sunset in Hattiesburg today?
Sunset in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is at 7:23 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hattiesburg today?
Sunrise in Hattiesburg is at 6:31 AM today, with 12h 52m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hattiesburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hattiesburg tomorrow is at 6:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:22 PM.
What time is sunset in Hattiesburg tomorrow?
Sunset in Hattiesburg tomorrow is at 7:22 PM.
How long is the day in Hattiesburg today?
Hattiesburg gets 12h 52m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:31 AM and sunset at 7:23 PM.
When is golden hour in Hattiesburg?
The evening golden hour in Hattiesburg is about 6:52 PM to 7:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hattiesburg?
The evening blue hour in Hattiesburg runs from about 7:39 PM to 7:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hattiesburg?
After sunset at 7:23 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hattiesburg at around 7:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hattiesburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hattiesburg — is at 12:58 PM today.
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