Mobile Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Mobile, Alabama throughout August 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During August, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in August, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Mobile depend on August's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in August brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Mobile, Alabama. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during August may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

August falls in summer for Mobile in the Northern Hemisphere. Days are long and sunrises are early at about 30.7° latitude, with sunset times staying later into the evening.

August daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 18m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 30m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 48m shorter by month end.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 6:10 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 6:28 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 7:49 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 7:19 PM
  • Day length change: -1h 48m from start to end of month

August averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:19 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:35 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 16m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 16:10 AM7:49 PM13h 39m6:10 AM - 6:44 AM7:15 PM - 7:49 PM
Aug 26:11 AM7:48 PM13h 37m6:11 AM - 6:44 AM7:14 PM - 7:48 PM
Aug 36:11 AM7:47 PM13h 36m6:11 AM - 6:45 AM7:13 PM - 7:47 PM
Aug 46:12 AM7:46 PM13h 34m6:12 AM - 6:45 AM7:13 PM - 7:46 PM
Aug 56:12 AM7:46 PM13h 33m6:12 AM - 6:46 AM7:12 PM - 7:46 PM
Aug 66:13 AM7:45 PM13h 32m6:13 AM - 6:47 AM7:11 PM - 7:45 PM
Aug 76:14 AM7:44 PM13h 30m6:14 AM - 6:47 AM7:11 PM - 7:44 PM
Aug 86:14 AM7:43 PM13h 29m6:14 AM - 6:48 AM7:10 PM - 7:43 PM
Aug 96:15 AM7:42 PM13h 27m6:15 AM - 6:48 AM7:09 PM - 7:42 PM
Aug 106:16 AM7:41 PM13h 26m6:16 AM - 6:49 AM7:08 PM - 7:41 PM
Aug 116:16 AM7:40 PM13h 24m6:16 AM - 6:49 AM7:07 PM - 7:40 PM
Aug 126:17 AM7:40 PM13h 23m6:17 AM - 6:50 AM7:06 PM - 7:40 PM
Aug 136:18 AM7:39 PM13h 21m6:18 AM - 6:51 AM7:06 PM - 7:39 PM
Aug 146:18 AM7:38 PM13h 19m6:18 AM - 6:51 AM7:05 PM - 7:38 PM
Aug 156:19 AM7:37 PM13h 18m6:19 AM - 6:52 AM7:04 PM - 7:37 PM
Aug 166:19 AM7:36 PM13h 16m6:19 AM - 6:52 AM7:03 PM - 7:36 PM
Aug 176:20 AM7:35 PM13h 15m6:20 AM - 6:53 AM7:02 PM - 7:35 PM
Aug 186:21 AM7:34 PM13h 13m6:21 AM - 6:53 AM7:01 PM - 7:34 PM
Aug 196:21 AM7:33 PM13h 11m6:21 AM - 6:54 AM7:00 PM - 7:33 PM
Aug 206:22 AM7:32 PM13h 10m6:22 AM - 6:55 AM6:59 PM - 7:32 PM
Aug 216:22 AM7:31 PM13h 8m6:22 AM - 6:55 AM6:58 PM - 7:31 PM
Aug 226:23 AM7:30 PM13h 6m6:23 AM - 6:56 AM6:57 PM - 7:30 PM
Aug 236:24 AM7:28 PM13h 5m6:24 AM - 6:56 AM6:56 PM - 7:28 PM
Aug 246:24 AM7:27 PM13h 3m6:24 AM - 6:57 AM6:55 PM - 7:27 PM
Aug 256:25 AM7:26 PM13h 1m6:25 AM - 6:57 AM6:54 PM - 7:26 PM
Aug 266:25 AM7:25 PM13h 0m6:25 AM - 6:58 AM6:53 PM - 7:25 PM
Aug 276:26 AM7:24 PM12h 58m6:26 AM - 6:58 AM6:52 PM - 7:24 PM
Aug 286:27 AM7:23 PM12h 56m6:27 AM - 6:59 AM6:50 PM - 7:23 PM
Aug 296:27 AM7:22 PM12h 54m6:27 AM - 6:59 AM6:49 PM - 7:22 PM
Aug 306:28 AM7:20 PM12h 53m6:28 AM - 7:00 AM6:48 PM - 7:20 PM
Aug 316:28 AM7:19 PM12h 51m6:28 AM - 7:01 AM6:47 PM - 7:19 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Mobile in August

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through August as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Mobile, Alabama, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in August.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Mobile, Alabama in August?

Today, the sun rises in Mobile, Alabama at 6:26 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Mobile, Alabama in August?

Today, the sun sets in Mobile, Alabama at 5:47 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Mobile, Alabama in August?

Today's daylight in Mobile, Alabama lasts about 11h 21m. As we move through August, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Mobile, Alabama?

Golden hour in Mobile, Alabama refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.