Sunset & Sunrise Today in Milton, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Milton: sunrise 7:43 AM, sunset 7:01 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Milton is at 7:02 PM and sunrise was at 7:42 AM, giving Milton 11h 19m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Milton at 1:23 PM.
Milton lies at latitude 34.13°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 3 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Milton keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Milton this evening is roughly 6:29 PM–7:18 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:18 PM to 7:28 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Milton is at 7:01 PM and sunrise at 7:43 AM — about 2m 3s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Milton drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Milton, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Milton ranges from as early as 5:27 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:52 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 52m.
Moon in Milton today
Sunset today: Milton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 7:42 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 19m |
| Alpharetta | 7:42 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 20m |
| Roswell | 7:42 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 20m |
| Johns Creek | 7:42 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 20m |
| Peachtree Corners | 7:42 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 20m |
Milton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:52 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:27 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:25 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Milton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 52m |
Milton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:42 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 19m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:43 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 03s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:44 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:45 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 02s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:45 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:46 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 00s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:48 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:49 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 59s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:50 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:51 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:52 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 56s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:53 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 54m | −1m 55s |
Twilight times in Milton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:19 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:47 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:16 AM | 7:28 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:26 AM | 8:15 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:29 PM | 7:18 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Milton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 7:24 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 33m |
| June | 6:26 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 49m |
| September | 7:10 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Milton
What time is sunset in Milton today?
Sunset in Milton, Georgia is at 7:02 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Milton today?
Sunrise in Milton is at 7:42 AM today, with 11h 19m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Milton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Milton tomorrow is at 7:43 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:01 PM.
What time is sunset in Milton tomorrow?
Sunset in Milton tomorrow is at 7:01 PM.
How long is the day in Milton today?
Milton gets 11h 19m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:42 AM and sunset at 7:02 PM.
When is golden hour in Milton?
The evening golden hour in Milton is about 6:29 PM to 7:18 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Milton?
The evening blue hour in Milton runs from about 7:18 PM to 7:28 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Milton?
After sunset at 7:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Milton at around 7:28 PM today.
When is solar noon in Milton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Milton — is at 1:23 PM today.
Nearest cities to Milton
- AlpharettaGA
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