Sunset & Sunrise Today in Columbus, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Columbus: sunrise 7:44 AM, sunset 7:05 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Columbus at 7:06 PM, having risen at 7:44 AM. That works out to 11h 22m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Columbus falls at 1:25 PM.
Because Columbus is at 32.46° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 55 seconds. This is autumn in Columbus, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Columbus's golden hour, about 6:34 PM to 7:22 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:22 PM to 7:32 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Columbus is at 7:05 PM and sunrise at 7:44 AM — about 1m 54s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Columbus drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Columbus, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Columbus ranges from as early as 5:33 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:51 PM (around June 28). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 00m.
Moon in Columbus today
Sunset today: Columbus vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 7:44 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 22m |
| Phenix City | 7:44 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 22m |
| Auburn | 6:46 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 22m |
| Newnan | 7:44 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 21m |
| Peachtree City | 7:43 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 21m |
Columbus sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 00m
- Latest sunset 8:51 PM (June 28)
- Earliest sunset 5:33 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 6:32 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:59 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Columbus (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 16m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 00m |
Columbus sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:44 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:44 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 54s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:45 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:46 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:47 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:47 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:48 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 52s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:49 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 52s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 51s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:50 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 50s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 50s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:52 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 49s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 49s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:54 AM | 6:52 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 47s |
Twilight times in Columbus today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:21 AM | 8:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:50 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:18 AM | 7:32 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:28 AM | 8:16 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:34 PM | 7:22 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Columbus by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 7:28 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:53 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 27m |
| June | 6:33 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 08m |
| July | 6:36 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 7:15 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Columbus
What time is sunset in Columbus today?
Sunset in Columbus, Georgia is at 7:06 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Columbus today?
Sunrise in Columbus is at 7:44 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Columbus tomorrow?
Sunrise in Columbus tomorrow is at 7:44 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:05 PM.
What time is sunset in Columbus tomorrow?
Sunset in Columbus tomorrow is at 7:05 PM.
How long is the day in Columbus today?
Columbus gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:44 AM and sunset at 7:06 PM.
When is golden hour in Columbus?
The evening golden hour in Columbus is about 6:34 PM to 7:22 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Columbus?
The evening blue hour in Columbus runs from about 7:22 PM to 7:32 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Columbus?
After sunset at 7:06 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Columbus at around 7:32 PM today.
When is solar noon in Columbus?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Columbus — is at 1:25 PM today.
Nearest cities to Columbus
- Phenix CityAL
- AuburnAL
- NewnanGA
- Peachtree CityGA
- MontgomeryAL
- AlbanyGA
- Warner RobinsGA
- South FultonGA
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