Sunset & Sunrise Today in Albany, Oregon
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Albany: sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 8:02 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over Albany at 8:04 PM, having risen at 6:24 AM. That works out to 13h 39m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Albany, is at 1:15 PM.
Albany lies at latitude 44.64°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 52 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Albany keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Albany runs from about 7:25 PM to 8:23 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:23 PM to 8:35 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Albany is at 8:02 PM and sunrise at 6:26 AM — about 2m 53s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Albany drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Albany, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Albany ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around December 6) to as late as 9:01 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 33m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 48m.
Moon in Albany today
Sunset today: Albany vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 6:24 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 39m |
| Corvallis | 6:25 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 39m |
| Salem | 6:24 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 40m |
| Eugene | 6:25 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 37m |
| Springfield | 6:25 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 37m |
Albany sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 33m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 48m
- Latest sunset 9:01 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:49 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Albany (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:46 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 48m |
Albany sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:24 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 39m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:26 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 36m | −2m 53s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:27 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 33m | −2m 54s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:28 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 30m | −2m 55s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:29 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 27m | −2m 56s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:30 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 24m | −2m 56s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:31 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 21m | −2m 56s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:33 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 18m | −2m 58s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:34 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 58s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:35 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 58s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:36 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 59s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:37 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 07m | −3m 00s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:38 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 04m | −3m 00s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:40 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 01m | −3m 00s |
Twilight times in Albany today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:35 AM | 9:53 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:15 AM | 9:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:53 AM | 8:35 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:05 AM | 7:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:25 PM | 8:23 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Albany by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 53m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 49m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 10m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 14m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 20m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 29m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 38m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 13m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Albany
What time is sunset in Albany today?
Sunset in Albany, Oregon is at 8:04 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Albany today?
Sunrise in Albany is at 6:24 AM today, with 13h 39m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Albany tomorrow?
Sunrise in Albany tomorrow is at 6:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Albany tomorrow?
Sunset in Albany tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in Albany today?
Albany gets 13h 39m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:24 AM and sunset at 8:04 PM.
When is golden hour in Albany?
The evening golden hour in Albany is about 7:25 PM to 8:23 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Albany?
The evening blue hour in Albany runs from about 8:23 PM to 8:35 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Albany?
After sunset at 8:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Albany at around 8:35 PM today.
When is solar noon in Albany?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Albany — is at 1:15 PM today.
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