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Sun Times in Orange Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Orange Beach?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Orange Beach (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Orange Beach?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Orange Beach (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Orange Beach?
Golden hour times for Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach?
The day length for Orange Beach is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Orange Beach?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Orange Beach is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Orange Beach?
Sunset and dusk times for Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach?
Twilight duration in Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach?
The earliest sunrise in Orange Beach in 2026 is at 5:47 AM on June 8 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Orange Beach?
The latest sunset in Orange Beach in 2026 is at 7:56 PM on June 26 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Orange Beach?
After sunset in Orange Beach, 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 Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Orange Beach on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 25m |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 08m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 55m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 41m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 06m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 55m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 14m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:15 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 12m |