Sunset & Sunrise Today in Columbus, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Columbus: sunrise 6:44 AM, sunset 8:47 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Columbus at 8:47 PM, having risen at 6:43 AM. That works out to 14h 04m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Columbus falls at 1:45 PM.
Because Columbus is at 32.46° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 59 seconds. This is summer 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 8:13 PM to 9:05 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:05 PM to 9:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Columbus is at 8:47 PM and sunrise at 6:44 AM — about 1m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Columbus drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Columbus, the season of long evenings. 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 | 6:43 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 04m |
| Montgomery | 5:49 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 03m |
| Albany | 6:42 AM | 8:42 PM | 13h 59m |
| Warner Robins | 6:38 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 04m |
| South Fulton | 6:39 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 09m |
Columbus sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 00m
- Latest sunset 8:51 PM (around June 28)
- Earliest sunset 5:33 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 6:32 AM (around June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:59 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:43 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 04m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:44 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 00s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:45 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 03s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:45 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 05s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:46 AM | 8:46 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 07s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:46 AM | 8:45 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 08s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:47 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 11s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:48 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 12s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:48 AM | 8:43 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 14s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:49 AM | 8:43 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 16s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:50 AM | 8:42 PM | 13h 52m | −1m 18s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:50 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 51m | −1m 19s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:51 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 21s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:52 AM | 8:40 PM | 13h 48m | −1m 22s |
Twilight times in Columbus today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:05 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:41 AM | 9:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:15 AM | 9:16 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:26 AM | 7:18 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:13 PM | 9:05 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Columbus.
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 in Columbus.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Columbus
What time is sunset in Columbus today?
Sunset in Columbus, Georgia is at 8:47 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 6:43 AM today, with 14h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Columbus tomorrow?
Sunrise in Columbus tomorrow is at 6:44 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:47 PM.
What time is sunset in Columbus tomorrow?
Sunset in Columbus tomorrow is at 8:47 PM.
How long is the day in Columbus today?
Columbus gets 14h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:43 AM and sunset at 8:47 PM.
When is golden hour in Columbus?
The evening golden hour in Columbus is about 8:13 PM to 9:05 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Columbus?
The evening blue hour in Columbus runs from about 9:05 PM to 9:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Columbus?
After sunset at 8:47 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Columbus at around 9:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Columbus?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Columbus — is at 1:45 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Columbus
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Sunset card for Columbus
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