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Sun Times in Gatlinburg
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gatlinburg?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Gatlinburg (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gatlinburg?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Gatlinburg (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gatlinburg?
Golden hour times for Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg?
The day length for Gatlinburg is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gatlinburg?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Gatlinburg is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Gatlinburg?
Sunset and dusk times for Gatlinburg are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Gatlinburg?
Twilight duration in Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg?
The earliest sunrise in Gatlinburg in 2026 is at 6:17 AM on June 7 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gatlinburg?
The latest sunset in Gatlinburg in 2026 is at 8:54 PM on June 26 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gatlinburg?
After sunset in Gatlinburg, 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 Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gatlinburg on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 20m |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 45m |