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Sunrise and sunset in Atlanta, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:41 AM–8:14 AM and 6:35 PM–7:09 PM
Times are local time in Atlanta. Current time in Atlanta →
Sunrise and sunset in Atlanta through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 51m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 22m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 49m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 25m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 5m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 55m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:43 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 57m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:43 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 9m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 33m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 59m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 27m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:49 AM | 7:46 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 32m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 1m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 31m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 54m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 14m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 23m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 22m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 11m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 49m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 26m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 8:05 PM | 12h 53m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 25m |
Calculated for 33.75°N, 84.39°W, including daylight saving time where Atlanta uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Atlanta this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 24m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 54m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:27 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 8:53 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Atlanta today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:41 AM and sets at 7:09 PM in Atlanta, giving 11 hours 28 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Atlanta?
The longest day in Atlanta in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Atlanta?
The shortest day in Atlanta in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Atlanta?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:27 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:53 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Atlanta?
Today, golden hour in Atlanta is from sunrise (7:41 AM) to 8:14 AM in the morning, and from 6:35 PM to sunset (7:09 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.