Sunset & Sunrise Today in Albany, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Albany: sunrise 7:11 AM, sunset 8:02 PM.
Albany, Georgia sees the sun come up at 7:10 AM and go down at 8:03 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — 12h 52m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Albany falls at 1:37 PM.
Sitting at 31.58° latitude puts Albany in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 49 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Albany keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Albany runs from about 7:32 PM to 8:19 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:19 PM to 8:29 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Albany is at 8:02 PM and sunrise at 7:11 AM — about 1m 50s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Albany drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Albany, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Albany ranges from as early as 5:32 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:45 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 12m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 04m.
Moon in Albany today
Sunset today: Albany vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 7:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 52m |
| Valdosta | 7:08 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 51m |
| Dothan | 6:16 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 52m |
| Warner Robins | 7:07 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 54m |
| Columbus | 7:13 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 54m |
Albany sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 12m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 04m
- Latest sunset 8:45 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:32 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:31 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:55 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Albany (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 12m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 04m |
Albany sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 52m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 51m | −1m 50s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:12 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 49m | −1m 50s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:12 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 47m | −1m 50s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 45m | −1m 51s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 43m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:14 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 41m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:15 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 39m | −1m 51s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:15 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 38m | −1m 52s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:16 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 36m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:16 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:17 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 32m | −1m 52s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:17 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 30m | −1m 54s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 28m | −1m 53s |
Twilight times in Albany today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:45 AM | 9:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:16 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:45 AM | 8:29 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:54 AM | 7:42 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:32 PM | 8:19 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Albany by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 07m |
| February | 7:29 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 30m |
| April | 7:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 30m |
| May | 6:51 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 24m |
| June | 6:32 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 04m |
| July | 6:35 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 09m |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 39m |
| September | 7:12 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 47m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 54m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 14m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Albany
What time is sunset in Albany today?
Sunset in Albany, Georgia is at 8:03 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Albany today?
Sunrise in Albany is at 7:10 AM today, with 12h 52m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Albany tomorrow?
Sunrise in Albany tomorrow is at 7:11 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Albany tomorrow?
Sunset in Albany tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in Albany today?
Albany gets 12h 52m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:10 AM and sunset at 8:03 PM.
When is golden hour in Albany?
The evening golden hour in Albany is about 7:32 PM to 8:19 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Albany?
The evening blue hour in Albany runs from about 8:19 PM to 8:29 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Albany?
After sunset at 8:03 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Albany at around 8:29 PM today.
When is solar noon in Albany?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Albany — is at 1:37 PM today.
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