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Atlanta, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Atlanta, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Atlanta, United States, sunrise is at 7:52 AM and sunset is at 6:52 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 11h 00m, solar noon is at 1:22 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:26 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 5:22 PM
Today’s solar times in Atlanta
Dawn
7:27 AM
Sunrise
7:52 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:26 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:18 PM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Dusk
7:18 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 00m
Solar noon
1:22 PM
Coordinates
33.7490, -84.3880
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 33.7490, longitude -84.3880, and the America/New_York time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Atlanta over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 00m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 58m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 47m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 11m |
What these times mean
Atlanta changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Atlanta throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 09m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:46 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 7:08 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 54m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 6:39 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 7:00 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 25m |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 55m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:27 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
8:53 PM
June 24
Longest day
14h 24m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 54m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Atlanta with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 1:20 PM | 103.3% |
| Nov 15, 2077 | 12:07 PM | 93.7% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Atlanta today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Atlanta, United States is at 7:52 AM and sunset is at 6:52 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in Atlanta today?
Today in Atlanta, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 00m.
When is golden hour in Atlanta?
Morning golden hour in Atlanta ends at 8:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
What time is solar noon in Atlanta?
Solar noon in Atlanta is at 1:22 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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