Today in Georgia, USA, the sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 8:12 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 10m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Georgia is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Georgia
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Georgia runs from N/A to 7:35 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:39 PM and lasts until 8:12 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Georgia sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Georgia falls exactly at 1:37 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 11.48 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Georgia, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Georgia?
At Georgia's latitude of 32.3293809°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 262.76° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Georgia are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 32.3293809, -83.1137366. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Georgia (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 Georgia versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:01 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 10m |
| 2025 | 7:02 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 10m |
| 2021 | 7:02 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 9m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Georgia today?
In Georgia, the sun rises at exactly 7:01 AM and sets at 8:12 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 10m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Georgia today?
Today, morning golden hour in Georgia runs from N/A to 7:35 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:39 PM and lasts until 8:09 PM.
Why does sunrise in Georgia shift every day?
At Georgia's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 262.76° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Georgia at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:37 PM when the sun reaches 11.48. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Georgia, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Georgia 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 7:02 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:02 AM.