Sun Times in Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Birmingham?
Sunrise in Birmingham on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:08 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Birmingham?
Sunset in Birmingham on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:34 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Birmingham?
Morning golden hour in Birmingham ends at 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:00 PM.
How long is the day in Birmingham?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Birmingham there are 13 hours and 25 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Birmingham?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Birmingham at 12:51 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Birmingham?
In Birmingham, sunset is at 7:34 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:04 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:00 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Birmingham?
Twilight in Birmingham lasts approximately 90 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Birmingham?
The earliest sunrise in Birmingham in 2026 is at 5:36 AM on June 7 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Birmingham?
The latest sunset in Birmingham in 2026 is at 8:01 PM on June 25 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Birmingham?
After sunset at 7:34 PM in Birmingham, civil twilight ends at 8:00 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:04 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Birmingham 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 Birmingham
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Birmingham on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 11m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 01m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 54m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 22m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 10m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 26m |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 57m |
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