Sunrise and Sunset in Birmingham Today
In Birmingham, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:09 and sets at 16:51. The day length is 10h 42m. Solar noon is reached at 11:30.
Birmingham: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Birmingham at 11:30 – 30 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:36, the latest on March 8 at 07:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:38 and latest on June 29 at 20:01.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 27 min more daylight than the shortest.
Birmingham through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:51 | 17:02 | 10 h 11 min | west-southwest 245° | 150 h |
| Feb | 06:31 | 17:31 | 11 h 1 min | west-southwest 256° | 160 h |
| Mar | 06:57 | 18:55 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 219 h |
| Apr | 06:16 | 19:18 | 13 h 1 min | west-northwest 283° | 248 h |
| May | 05:46 | 19:40 | 13 h 54 min | west-northwest 294° | 283 h |
| Jun | 05:36 | 19:58 | 14 h 22 min | west-northwest 299° | 281 h |
| Jul | 05:48 | 19:57 | 14 h 10 min | west-northwest 297° | 264 h |
| Aug | 06:09 | 19:33 | 13 h 24 min | west-northwest 287° | 261 h |
| Sep | 06:30 | 18:53 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° | 224 h |
| Oct | 06:51 | 18:13 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° | 232 h |
| Nov | 06:18 | 16:44 | 10 h 26 min | west-southwest 248° | 166 h |
| Dec | 06:44 | 16:40 | 9 h 57 min | west-southwest 242° | 154 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 283 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 150 – 2,642 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Birmingham/WSFO AL, mean 1961–1989 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Birmingham
Morning: 05:53–06:44 · Evening: 16:16–17:07
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Birmingham, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:53 to 06:44. The evening golden hour extends from 16:16 to 17:07. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Birmingham
Morning: 05:43–05:53 · Evening: 17:07–17:17
The Blue Hour in Birmingham offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:43 to 05:53, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:07 to 17:17, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Birmingham
Birmingham is located at a latitude of 33.52° and a longitude of -86.81°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Birmingham vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Birmingham
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Birmingham. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Birmingham, with up to 14h 23m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Birmingham sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Birmingham brings the shortest days with only 9h 56m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Birmingham
On the same latitude as Birmingham
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Birmingham (33.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 42m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Birmingham
When does the sun rise in Birmingham today?
Today the sun rises in Birmingham at 06:09 and sets at 16:51.
How long is the day in Birmingham today?
The day lasts 10h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Birmingham today?
In the morning from 05:53–06:44, in the evening from 16:16–17:07.
When is the longest day in Birmingham?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 56m.
When does it get dark in Birmingham today?
It is dark from 17:17, fully dark from 18:16.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Birmingham. All times are in local time. How it is calculated