Sunrise and Sunset in Opelika Today
In Opelika, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:02 and sets at 16:47. The day length is 10h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 11:25.
Opelika: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Opelika 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 12 at 05:33, the latest on March 8 at 07:00.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 16:35 and latest on June 29 at 19:53.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 18 min more daylight than the shortest.
Opelika 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 | 06:43 | 16:58 | 10 h 15 min | west-southwest 245° | 153 h |
| Feb | 06:24 | 17:27 | 11 h 3 min | west-southwest 256° | 166 h |
| Mar | 06:51 | 18:49 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 219 h |
| Apr | 06:11 | 19:11 | 13 h 0 min | west-northwest 283° | 251 h |
| May | 05:42 | 19:33 | 13 h 51 min | west-northwest 293° | 267 h |
| Jun | 05:33 | 19:50 | 14 h 17 min | west-northwest 299° | 262 h |
| Jul | 05:44 | 19:50 | 14 h 5 min | west-northwest 296° | 262 h |
| Aug | 06:05 | 19:26 | 13 h 21 min | west-northwest 287° | 252 h |
| Sep | 06:25 | 18:47 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° | 226 h |
| Oct | 06:45 | 18:08 | 11 h 23 min | west 260° | 228 h |
| Nov | 06:11 | 16:40 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 248° | 171 h |
| Dec | 06:36 | 16:37 | 10 h 1 min | west-southwest 243° | 153 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 267 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 153 – 2,610 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Montgomery AL, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Opelika
Morning: 05:46–06:37 · Evening: 16:12–17:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Opelika, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:46 to 06:37. The evening golden hour extends from 16:12 to 17:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Opelika
Morning: 05:36–05:46 · Evening: 17:02–17:12
The Blue Hour in Opelika offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:36 to 05:46, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:02 to 17:12, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Opelika
Opelika is located at a latitude of 32.65° and a longitude of -85.38°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Opelika vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Opelika
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Opelika. 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 Opelika, with up to 14h 18m 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 Opelika 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 Opelika brings the shortest days with only 10h 0m 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 Opelika
On the same latitude as Opelika
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Opelika (32.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Opelika
When does the sun rise in Opelika today?
Today the sun rises in Opelika at 06:02 and sets at 16:47.
How long is the day in Opelika today?
The day lasts 10h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Opelika today?
In the morning from 05:46–06:37, in the evening from 16:12–17:02.
When is the longest day in Opelika?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 18m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 0m.
When does it get dark in Opelika today?
It is dark from 17:12, fully dark from 18:10.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Opelika. All times are in local time. How it is calculated