Sunset & Sunrise Today in Dalton, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Dalton: sunrise 7:46 AM, sunset 7:03 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Dalton is at 7:04 PM and sunrise was at 7:45 AM, giving Dalton 11h 18m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Dalton, is at 1:25 PM.
Sitting at 34.77° latitude puts Dalton in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 6 seconds. This is autumn in Dalton, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Dalton's golden hour, about 6:31 PM to 7:20 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:20 PM to 7:30 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Dalton is at 7:03 PM and sunrise at 7:46 AM — about 2m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Dalton drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Dalton, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Dalton ranges from as early as 5:28 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:57 PM (around June 27). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 29m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 48m.
Moon in Dalton today
Sunset today: Dalton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 7:45 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 18m |
| Dalton | 7:45 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 18m |
| East Chattanooga | 7:47 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 18m |
| Chattanooga | 7:47 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 18m |
| Cleveland | 7:45 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 18m |
Dalton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 29m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 48m
- Latest sunset 8:57 PM (June 27)
- Earliest sunset 5:28 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 6:26 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 8:00 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Dalton (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 | 6:27 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 29m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 48m |
Dalton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:45 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 18m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:46 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:47 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 05s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:48 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 05s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:49 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:50 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 04s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 03s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:51 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:52 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:54 AM | 6:52 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:55 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:56 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 54m | −1m 58s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:57 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 52m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Dalton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:21 AM | 8:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:50 AM | 7:59 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:19 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:29 AM | 8:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:31 PM | 7:20 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Dalton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 52m |
| February | 7:38 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 30m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 7:26 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 35m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 19m |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 51m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 8:05 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 44m |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 59m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Dalton
What time is sunset in Dalton today?
Sunset in Dalton, Georgia is at 7:04 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Dalton today?
Sunrise in Dalton is at 7:45 AM today, with 11h 18m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Dalton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Dalton tomorrow is at 7:46 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:03 PM.
What time is sunset in Dalton tomorrow?
Sunset in Dalton tomorrow is at 7:03 PM.
How long is the day in Dalton today?
Dalton gets 11h 18m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:45 AM and sunset at 7:04 PM.
When is golden hour in Dalton?
The evening golden hour in Dalton is about 6:31 PM to 7:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Dalton?
The evening blue hour in Dalton runs from about 7:20 PM to 7:30 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Dalton?
After sunset at 7:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Dalton at around 7:30 PM today.
When is solar noon in Dalton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Dalton — is at 1:25 PM today.
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