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Gainesville, United States - Sunrise Time

Wondering when the sun comes up in Gainesville? Here is today's exact sunrise time for Gainesville, United States, along with first light and the morning golden hour — everything you need to plan an early shoot or a quiet start to the day.

Gainesville Sunrise TimeSeptember 2

Sunrise Time
First Light
Morning Golden Hour
7:08 AM – 7:40 AM
Sunset Time
Daylight
Timezone
America/New_York

Sunrise times by month in Gainesville

MonthSunrise TimeSunset TimeDaylight
January7:26 AM5:53 PM10h 26m
February7:10 AM6:19 PM11h 9m
March7:40 AM7:38 PM11h 58m
April7:03 AM7:56 PM12h 52m
May6:37 AM8:16 PM13h 38m
June6:30 AM8:32 PM14h 2m
July6:40 AM8:32 PM13h 52m
August6:58 AM8:11 PM13h 13m
September7:15 AM7:36 PM12h 21m
October7:31 AM7:00 PM11h 28m
November6:55 AM5:35 PM10h 40m
December7:18 AM5:33 PM10h 15m

Times shown are for the 15th of each month, in local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Gainesville today?

Today's sunrise in Gainesville, United States is at 7:08 AM, giving 12h 43m of daylight before sunset at 7:52 PM.

What time is first light in Gainesville today?

First light in Gainesville begins at 6:44 AM — the start of civil twilight, roughly half an hour before sunrise at 7:08 AM. The pre-sunrise sky often shows the softest colors of the day.

What time is the morning golden hour in Gainesville?

The morning golden hour in Gainesville runs 7:08 AM – 7:40 AM, starting at sunrise. The low sun gives soft, warm, directional light — and mornings are usually calmer and less crowded than sunset.

What is the best time for sunrise photography in Gainesville?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before sunrise (7:08 AM) to catch the pre-dawn glow. The most vibrant colors typically appear 10-15 minutes before the sun clears the horizon, with a soft golden window right after.

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