Today in Atlanta, USA, the sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 8:52 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 18m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Atlanta is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Atlanta
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Atlanta runs from N/A to 7:10 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:16 PM and lasts until 8:52 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Atlanta sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Atlanta falls exactly at 1:43 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.75 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Atlanta, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Atlanta?
At Atlanta's latitude of 33.7544657°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 253.03° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Atlanta are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 33.7544657, -84.3898151. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Atlanta (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Atlanta versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:34 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 18m |
| 2025 | 6:34 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 17m |
| 2021 | 6:34 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 17m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Atlanta today?
In Atlanta, the sun rises at exactly 6:34 AM and sets at 8:52 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Atlanta today?
Today, morning golden hour in Atlanta runs from N/A to 7:10 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:16 PM and lasts until 8:49 PM.
Why does sunrise in Atlanta shift every day?
At Atlanta's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 253.03° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Atlanta at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:43 PM when the sun reaches 15.75. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Atlanta, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Atlanta changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:34 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:34 AM.