Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kennesaw, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kennesaw: sunrise 7:44 AM, sunset 7:02 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Kennesaw is at 7:04 PM and sunrise was at 7:43 AM, giving Kennesaw 11h 20m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Kennesaw falls at 1:24 PM.
Because Kennesaw is at 34.02° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 2 seconds. This is autumn in Kennesaw, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Kennesaw's golden hour, about 6:31 PM to 7:20 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:20 PM to 7:29 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kennesaw is at 7:02 PM and sunrise at 7:44 AM — about 2m 2s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kennesaw drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Kennesaw, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kennesaw ranges from as early as 5:28 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:53 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 24m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 52m.
Moon in Kennesaw today
Sunset today: Kennesaw vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw | 7:43 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 20m |
| Marietta | 7:43 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 20m |
| Smyrna | 7:43 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 20m |
| Smyrna | 7:43 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 20m |
| Mableton | 7:43 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 20m |
Kennesaw sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 24m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:53 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:28 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 6:26 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:58 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kennesaw (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 24m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 52m |
Kennesaw sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:43 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 20m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:44 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:45 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:46 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:47 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:47 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:49 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:50 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:51 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 57s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:53 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 55s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:54 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 54m | −1m 55s |
Twilight times in Kennesaw today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:20 AM | 8:27 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:49 AM | 7:58 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:18 AM | 7:29 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:27 AM | 8:16 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 Kennesaw by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 7:25 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 6:28 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 7:12 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kennesaw
What time is sunset in Kennesaw today?
Sunset in Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw today?
Sunrise in Kennesaw is at 7:43 AM today, with 11h 20m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kennesaw tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kennesaw tomorrow is at 7:44 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Kennesaw tomorrow?
Sunset in Kennesaw tomorrow is at 7:02 PM.
How long is the day in Kennesaw today?
Kennesaw gets 11h 20m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:43 AM and sunset at 7:04 PM.
When is golden hour in Kennesaw?
The evening golden hour in Kennesaw is about 6:31 PM to 7:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kennesaw?
The evening blue hour in Kennesaw runs from about 7:20 PM to 7:29 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kennesaw?
After sunset at 7:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kennesaw at around 7:29 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kennesaw?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kennesaw — is at 1:24 PM today.
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