Sunset & Sunrise Today in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Sandy Springs: sunrise 6:38 AM, sunset 8:48 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Sandy Springs at 8:48 PM, having risen at 6:37 AM. That works out to 14h 11m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Sandy Springs falls at 1:43 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 1 minute shorter and 3 seconds. 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 8:13 PM to 9:06 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:06 PM to 9:17 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Sandy Springs is at 8:48 PM and sunrise at 6:38 AM — about 1m 4s 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 | 6:37 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 11m |
| Roswell | 6:37 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 11m |
| Atlanta | 6:38 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 10m |
| Johns Creek | 6:36 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 11m |
| South Fulton | 6:39 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 09m |
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 (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:28 PM (around November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 6:26 AM (around June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:37 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 11m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:38 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 04s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:39 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 07s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:39 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 08s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:40 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 11s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:41 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 13s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:41 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 15s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:42 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 17s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:43 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 18s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:43 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 21s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:44 AM | 8:43 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 22s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:45 AM | 8:42 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:45 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 26s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:46 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 27s |
Twilight times in Sandy Springs today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:56 AM | 10:29 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:34 AM | 9:52 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:08 AM | 9:17 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:19 AM | 7:13 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:13 PM | 9:06 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Sandy Springs.
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 in Sandy Springs.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Sandy Springs
What time is sunset in Sandy Springs today?
Sunset in Sandy Springs, Georgia is at 8:48 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 6:37 AM today, with 14h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Sandy Springs tomorrow?
Sunrise in Sandy Springs tomorrow is at 6:38 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Sandy Springs tomorrow?
Sunset in Sandy Springs tomorrow is at 8:48 PM.
How long is the day in Sandy Springs today?
Sandy Springs gets 14h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:37 AM and sunset at 8:48 PM.
When is golden hour in Sandy Springs?
The evening golden hour in Sandy Springs is about 8:13 PM to 9:06 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 9:06 PM to 9:17 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Sandy Springs?
After sunset at 8:48 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Sandy Springs at around 9:17 PM today.
When is solar noon in Sandy Springs?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Sandy Springs — is at 1:43 PM today.
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Sunset card for Sandy Springs
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