Sunrise and Sunset in Dothan Today
In Dothan, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:00 and sets at 16:49. The day length is 10h 49m. Solar noon is reached at 11:25.
Dothan: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Dothan at 11:25 – 35 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 06:59.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 16:38 and latest on June 29 at 19:49.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.
Dothan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:40 | 17:01 | 10 h 21 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 06:22 | 17:29 | 11 h 6 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:51 | 18:49 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:13 | 19:10 | 12 h 57 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:45 | 19:30 | 13 h 45 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 05:37 | 19:47 | 14 h 10 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Jul | 05:48 | 19:46 | 13 h 59 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Aug | 06:07 | 19:24 | 13 h 17 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 06:25 | 18:47 | 12 h 21 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:44 | 18:09 | 11 h 25 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:08 | 16:43 | 10 h 34 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 06:32 | 16:40 | 10 h 8 min | west-southwest 243° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 55° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Dothan
Morning: 05:44–06:34 · Evening: 16:15–17:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dothan, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:44 to 06:34. The evening golden hour extends from 16:15 to 17:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dothan
Morning: 05:35–05:44 · Evening: 17:04–17:14
The Blue Hour in Dothan offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:35 to 05:44, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:04 to 17:14, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dothan
Dothan is located at a latitude of 31.22° and a longitude of -85.39°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dothan vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dothan
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dothan. 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 Dothan, with up to 14h 11m 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 Dothan 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 Dothan brings the shortest days with only 10h 7m 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 Dothan
On the same latitude as Dothan
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Dothan (31.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 49m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Dothan
When does the sun rise in Dothan today?
Today the sun rises in Dothan at 06:00 and sets at 16:49.
How long is the day in Dothan today?
The day lasts 10h 49m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dothan today?
In the morning from 05:44–06:34, in the evening from 16:15–17:04.
When is the longest day in Dothan?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 11m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 7m.
When does it get dark in Dothan today?
It is dark from 17:14, fully dark from 18:11.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dothan. All times are in local time. How it is calculated