Sunset & Sunrise Today in Alpharetta, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Alpharetta: sunrise 7:05 AM, sunset 8:13 PM.
In Alpharetta, Georgia, the sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 8:14 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 09m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Alpharetta, is at 1:39 PM.
Sitting at 34.08° latitude puts Alpharetta in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 57 seconds. This is summer in Alpharetta, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Alpharetta's golden hour, about 7:41 PM to 8:30 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:30 PM to 8:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Alpharetta is at 8:13 PM and sunrise at 7:05 AM — about 1m 57s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Alpharetta drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Alpharetta right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Alpharetta ranges from as early as 5:27 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:52 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 52m.
Moon in Alpharetta today
Sunset today: Alpharetta vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 7:04 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 09m |
| Roswell | 7:05 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 09m |
| Johns Creek | 7:04 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 09m |
| Dunwoody | 7:05 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 09m |
| Sandy Springs | 7:05 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 09m |
Alpharetta sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:52 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:27 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:25 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Alpharetta (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 52m |
Alpharetta sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 7:04 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 09m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 7:05 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 07m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 7:06 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 05m | −1m 58s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 7:06 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 03m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 7:07 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 01m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 7:08 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:08 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:09 AM | 8:05 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:10 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 02s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:11 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 02s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 03s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 03s |
Twilight times in Alpharetta today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:35 AM | 9:43 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 9:11 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:38 AM | 8:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:48 AM | 7:37 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:41 PM | 8:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Alpharetta by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 7:24 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:48 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Alpharetta
What time is sunset in Alpharetta today?
Sunset in Alpharetta, Georgia is at 8:14 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Alpharetta today?
Sunrise in Alpharetta is at 7:04 AM today, with 13h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Alpharetta tomorrow?
Sunrise in Alpharetta tomorrow is at 7:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:13 PM.
What time is sunset in Alpharetta tomorrow?
Sunset in Alpharetta tomorrow is at 8:13 PM.
How long is the day in Alpharetta today?
Alpharetta gets 13h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:04 AM and sunset at 8:14 PM.
When is golden hour in Alpharetta?
The evening golden hour in Alpharetta is about 7:41 PM to 8:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Alpharetta?
The evening blue hour in Alpharetta runs from about 8:30 PM to 8:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Alpharetta?
After sunset at 8:14 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Alpharetta at around 8:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Alpharetta?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Alpharetta — is at 1:39 PM today.
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