Sunset & Sunrise Today in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Sandy Springs: sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 8:05 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Sandy Springs at 8:06 PM, having risen at 7:09 AM. That works out to 12h 57m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Sandy Springs falls at 1:38 PM.
Because Sandy Springs is at 33.92° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter. This is summer in Sandy Springs, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Sandy Springs's golden hour, about 7:34 PM to 8:23 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:23 PM to 8:32 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Sandy Springs is at 8:05 PM and sunrise at 7:10 AM — about 2m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Sandy Springs drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Sandy Springs right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Sandy Springs ranges from as early as 5:28 PM (around November 27) to as late as 8:52 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 24m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 53m.
Moon in Sandy Springs today
Sunset today: Sandy Springs vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs | 7:09 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 57m |
| Dunwoody | 7:09 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 57m |
| Brookhaven | 7:09 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 57m |
| Roswell | 7:09 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 57m |
| Smyrna | 7:09 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 57m |
Sandy Springs sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 24m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 53m
- Latest sunset 8:52 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:28 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 6:26 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Sandy Springs (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 24m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 53m |
Sandy Springs sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:09 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 57m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:10 AM | 8:05 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:10 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:12 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:12 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:14 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 02s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:14 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 03s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:15 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:16 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 03s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:16 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 35m | −2m 04s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:17 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 32m | −2m 04s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:18 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 30m | −2m 04s |
Twilight times in Sandy Springs today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:41 AM | 9:34 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:13 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:43 AM | 8:32 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:53 AM | 7:41 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:34 PM | 8:23 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Sandy Springs by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 7:24 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Sandy Springs
What time is sunset in Sandy Springs today?
Sunset in Sandy Springs, Georgia is at 8:06 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Sandy Springs today?
Sunrise in Sandy Springs is at 7:09 AM today, with 12h 57m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Sandy Springs tomorrow?
Sunrise in Sandy Springs tomorrow is at 7:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:05 PM.
What time is sunset in Sandy Springs tomorrow?
Sunset in Sandy Springs tomorrow is at 8:05 PM.
How long is the day in Sandy Springs today?
Sandy Springs gets 12h 57m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:09 AM and sunset at 8:06 PM.
When is golden hour in Sandy Springs?
The evening golden hour in Sandy Springs is about 7:34 PM to 8:23 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Sandy Springs?
The evening blue hour in Sandy Springs runs from about 8:23 PM to 8:32 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Sandy Springs?
After sunset at 8:06 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Sandy Springs at around 8:32 PM today.
When is solar noon in Sandy Springs?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Sandy Springs — is at 1:38 PM today.
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