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Atlanta Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Atlanta, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in Atlanta, United States, sunrise is at 7:19 AM and sunset is at 7:51 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 12h 32m, solar noon is at 1:35 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:52 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:18 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 7:39 AM
Today’s solar times in Atlanta
Dawn
6:54 AM
Sunrise
7:19 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:52 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:18 PM
Sunset
7:51 PM
Dusk
8:16 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 32m
Solar noon
1:35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 32m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 30m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 18m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 30m |
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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Atlanta today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in Atlanta, United States is at 7:19 AM and sunset is at 7:51 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in Atlanta today?
Today in Atlanta, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 32m.
When is golden hour in Atlanta?
Morning golden hour in Atlanta ends at 7:52 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:18 PM.
What time is solar noon in Atlanta?
Solar noon in Atlanta is at 1:35 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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