Sunset & Sunrise Today in Atlanta, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Atlanta: sunrise 7:43 AM, sunset 7:02 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Atlanta is at 7:03 PM and sunrise was at 7:42 AM, giving Atlanta 11h 20m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Atlanta at 1:23 PM.
Because Atlanta is at 33.75° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 1 seconds. This is autumn in Atlanta, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Atlanta's golden hour, about 6:30 PM to 7:19 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:19 PM to 7:28 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Atlanta is at 7:02 PM and sunrise at 7:43 AM — about 2m 1s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Atlanta drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Atlanta, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Atlanta ranges from as early as 5:28 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:51 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 54m.
Moon in Atlanta today
Sunset today: Atlanta vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 7:42 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 20m |
| East Point | 7:42 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 20m |
| Brookhaven | 7:42 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 20m |
| Smyrna | 7:43 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 20m |
| Smyrna | 7:43 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 20m |
Atlanta sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 54m
- Latest sunset 8:51 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:28 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 6:26 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Atlanta (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 54m |
Atlanta sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:42 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 20m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:43 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:44 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:45 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:45 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:46 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 58s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 58s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:49 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:50 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:50 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:51 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:52 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 54s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:53 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 55m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Atlanta today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:19 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:48 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:17 AM | 7:28 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:26 AM | 8:15 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:30 PM | 7:19 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Atlanta by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 7:25 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:48 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 31m |
| June | 6:28 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 04m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Atlanta
What time is sunset in Atlanta today?
Sunset in Atlanta, Georgia is at 7:03 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Atlanta today?
Sunrise in Atlanta is at 7:42 AM today, with 11h 20m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Atlanta tomorrow?
Sunrise in Atlanta tomorrow is at 7:43 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Atlanta tomorrow?
Sunset in Atlanta tomorrow is at 7:02 PM.
How long is the day in Atlanta today?
Atlanta gets 11h 20m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:42 AM and sunset at 7:03 PM.
When is golden hour in Atlanta?
The evening golden hour in Atlanta is about 6:30 PM to 7:19 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Atlanta?
The evening blue hour in Atlanta runs from about 7:19 PM to 7:28 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Atlanta?
After sunset at 7:03 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Atlanta at around 7:28 PM today.
When is solar noon in Atlanta?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Atlanta — is at 1:23 PM today.
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