Sunrise and Sunset in Gainesville Today
In Gainesville, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:45 and sets at 17:39. The day length is 10h 54m. Solar noon is reached at 12:12.
Gainesville: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Gainesville at 12:12 – 12 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 06:28, the latest on March 8 at 07:47.
The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 17:29 and latest on June 30 at 20:33.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 49 min more daylight than the shortest.
Gainesville 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 | 07:25 | 17:52 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 246° | 189 h |
| Feb | 07:08 | 18:18 | 11 h 10 min | west-southwest 256° | 194 h |
| Mar | 07:38 | 19:37 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 258 h |
| Apr | 07:02 | 19:56 | 12 h 54 min | west-northwest 282° | 286 h |
| May | 06:36 | 20:15 | 13 h 39 min | west-northwest 293° | 304 h |
| Jun | 06:28 | 20:31 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 298° | 284 h |
| Jul | 06:39 | 20:31 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 295° | 282 h |
| Aug | 06:57 | 20:09 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 286° | 262 h |
| Sep | 07:14 | 19:34 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° | 228 h |
| Oct | 07:30 | 18:58 | 11 h 28 min | west 260° | 215 h |
| Nov | 06:53 | 17:33 | 10 h 40 min | west-southwest 249° | 194 h |
| Dec | 07:16 | 17:32 | 10 h 15 min | west-southwest 243° | 184 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 304 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 184 – 2,880 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Jacksonville/WSO AP FL, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Gainesville
Morning: 06:30–07:19 · Evening: 17:06–17:54
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Gainesville, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:30 to 07:19. The evening golden hour extends from 17:06 to 17:54. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Gainesville
Morning: 06:21–06:30 · Evening: 17:54–18:04
The Blue Hour in Gainesville offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:21 to 06:30, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:54 to 18:04, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Gainesville
Gainesville is located at a latitude of 29.65° and a longitude of -82.32°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Gainesville vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Gainesville
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Gainesville. 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 Gainesville, with up to 14h 3m 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville brings the shortest days with only 10h 15m 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 Gainesville
On the same latitude as Gainesville
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Gainesville (29.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 54m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Gainesville
When does the sun rise in Gainesville today?
Today the sun rises in Gainesville at 06:45 and sets at 17:39.
How long is the day in Gainesville today?
The day lasts 10h 54m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gainesville today?
In the morning from 06:30–07:19, in the evening from 17:06–17:54.
When is the longest day in Gainesville?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 3m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 15m.
When does it get dark in Gainesville today?
It is dark from 18:04, fully dark from 19:00.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Gainesville. All times are in local time. How it is calculated