Sunset & Sunrise Today in Valdosta, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Valdosta: sunrise 7:36 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Valdosta is at 7:01 PM and sunrise was at 7:35 AM, giving Valdosta 11h 25m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Valdosta falls at 1:18 PM.
Sitting at 30.83° latitude puts Valdosta in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 48 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Valdosta move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Valdosta runs from about 6:29 PM to 7:16 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:16 PM to 7:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Valdosta is at 7:00 PM and sunrise at 7:36 AM — about 1m 47s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Valdosta drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Valdosta, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Valdosta ranges from as early as 5:30 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:40 PM (around June 27). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 08m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 08m.
Moon in Valdosta today
Sunset today: Valdosta vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | 7:35 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 25m |
| Tallahassee | 7:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 26m |
| Albany | 7:40 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 24m |
| Gainesville | 7:31 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 27m |
Valdosta sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 08m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 08m
- Latest sunset 8:40 PM (June 27)
- Earliest sunset 5:30 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 6:29 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:51 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Valdosta (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 08m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 08m |
Valdosta sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:35 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 25m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:36 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 47s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:37 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:37 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 47s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 46s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:39 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 46s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:40 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 45s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:40 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 45s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:41 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 44s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 44s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 42s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 43s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:44 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 41s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:45 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 41s |
Twilight times in Valdosta today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:15 AM | 8:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:43 AM | 7:53 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:11 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:20 AM | 8:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:29 PM | 7:16 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Valdosta by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 11m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 44m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 31m |
| April | 7:22 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 22m |
| June | 6:30 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 00m |
| July | 6:33 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 06m |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 36m |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 46m |
| October | 7:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 56m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 17m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Valdosta
What time is sunset in Valdosta today?
Sunset in Valdosta, Georgia is at 7:01 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Valdosta today?
Sunrise in Valdosta is at 7:35 AM today, with 11h 25m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Valdosta tomorrow?
Sunrise in Valdosta tomorrow is at 7:36 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:00 PM.
What time is sunset in Valdosta tomorrow?
Sunset in Valdosta tomorrow is at 7:00 PM.
How long is the day in Valdosta today?
Valdosta gets 11h 25m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:35 AM and sunset at 7:01 PM.
When is golden hour in Valdosta?
The evening golden hour in Valdosta is about 6:29 PM to 7:16 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Valdosta?
The evening blue hour in Valdosta runs from about 7:16 PM to 7:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Valdosta?
After sunset at 7:01 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Valdosta at around 7:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in Valdosta?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Valdosta — is at 1:18 PM today.
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