Sunset & Sunrise Today in Valdosta, Georgia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Valdosta: sunrise 7:05 AM, sunset 8:05 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Valdosta is at 8:06 PM and sunrise was at 7:04 AM, giving Valdosta 13h 01m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Valdosta falls at 1:35 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 43 seconds. As summer 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 7:34 PM to 8:22 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:22 PM to 8:31 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Valdosta is at 8:05 PM and sunrise at 7:05 AM — about 1m 43s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Valdosta drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Valdosta, the season of long evenings. 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 | 7:04 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 01m |
| Tallahassee | 7:08 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 01m |
| Albany | 7:07 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 03m |
| Gainesville | 7:01 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 59m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 7:04 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 01m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 7:05 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 43s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 7:05 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 44s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 7:06 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 56m | −1m 45s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 7:06 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 55m | −1m 45s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 7:07 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 53m | −1m 45s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:08 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 51m | −1m 46s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:08 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 49m | −1m 46s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:09 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 47m | −1m 47s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:09 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 46m | −1m 47s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:10 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 44m | −1m 48s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:10 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 42m | −1m 48s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:11 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 48s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:12 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 38m | −1m 49s |
Twilight times in Valdosta today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:09 AM | 9:01 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:39 AM | 8:31 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:48 AM | 7:36 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:34 PM | 8:22 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 8:06 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 7:04 AM today, with 13h 01m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Valdosta tomorrow?
Sunrise in Valdosta tomorrow is at 7:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:05 PM.
What time is sunset in Valdosta tomorrow?
Sunset in Valdosta tomorrow is at 8:05 PM.
How long is the day in Valdosta today?
Valdosta gets 13h 01m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:04 AM and sunset at 8:06 PM.
When is golden hour in Valdosta?
The evening golden hour in Valdosta is about 7:34 PM to 8:22 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Valdosta?
The evening blue hour in Valdosta runs from about 8:22 PM to 8:31 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Valdosta?
After sunset at 8:06 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Valdosta at around 8:31 PM today.
When is solar noon in Valdosta?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Valdosta — is at 1:35 PM today.
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