Sunrise & sunset times in Atlanta, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:37 and sets at 20:49 in Atlanta. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Atlanta
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Golden hour in Atlanta today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Atlanta when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Atlanta (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Atlanta’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:42 | 17:52 | 12:47 | 10h 10m |
| February | 07:21 | 18:21 | 12:51 | 11h 00m |
| March | 07:47 | 19:45 | 13:46 | 11h 57m |
| April | 07:06 | 20:08 | 13:37 | 13h 01m |
| May | 06:36 | 20:31 | 13:33 | 13h 55m |
| June | 06:26 | 20:49 | 13:38 | 14h 23m |
| July | 06:38 | 20:48 | 13:43 | 14h 10m |
| August | 06:59 | 20:23 | 13:42 | 13h 24m |
| September | 07:20 | 19:43 | 13:32 | 12h 22m |
| October | 07:42 | 19:03 | 13:23 | 11h 21m |
| November | 07:09 | 17:34 | 12:22 | 10h 24m |
| December | 07:34 | 17:30 | 12:32 | 9h 55m |
Solar year in Atlanta (2026)
Day length in Atlanta swings by 4h 29m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Atlanta
Longest day in Atlanta: 14h 15m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 45m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 3m.
Moon tonight in Atlanta
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Atlanta today?▼
The sun rises at 06:37 America/New_York in Atlanta, United States today.
What time is sunset in Atlanta today?▼
The sun sets at 20:49 America/New_York in Atlanta today.
How long is the day in Atlanta today?▼
Daylight in Atlanta today lasts 14 hours and 11 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Atlanta?▼
The morning golden hour in Atlanta runs from 06:09 to 07:13, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:13 to 21:17.
What is the timezone of Atlanta?▼
Atlanta uses the America/New_York timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Atlanta?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Atlanta is 21 June 2026, with 14h 24m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Atlanta?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Atlanta is 21 December 2026, with 9h 55m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Atlanta?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Atlanta swings by 4h 29m.