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Sun Times in Anniston
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Anniston?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Anniston (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Anniston?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Anniston (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Anniston?
Golden hour times for Anniston are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Anniston?
The day length for Anniston is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Anniston?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Anniston is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Anniston?
Sunset and dusk times for Anniston are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Anniston?
Twilight duration in Anniston varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Anniston?
The earliest sunrise in Anniston in 2026 is at 5:32 AM on June 6 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Anniston?
The latest sunset in Anniston in 2026 is at 7:57 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Anniston?
After sunset in Anniston, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Anniston shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Anniston
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Anniston on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 10m |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 10m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:15 AM | 4:40 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 56m |