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What time is sunrise and sunset in Athens?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Athens, Georgia. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:35 AM
99° EDawn 7:10 AM

Sunrise in Athens was at 7:35:22 AM EDT (11h 19m ago).

Sunset
7:03 PM
261° WDusk 7:28 PM

Sunset in Athens will be at 7:03:04 PM EDT (in 8 min).

Now
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Golden hour now · Sunset at 7:03 PM

Daylight
11h 27m
Darkness
9h 51m
Solar noon
1:19 PM
Sun altitude
0.8°
Sun direction
260° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:36 AM
100° EDawn 7:11 AM

Sunrise in Athens will be at 7:36:10 AM EDT (in 12h 41m).

Sunset
7:01 PM
260° WDusk 7:26 PM

Sunset in Athens will be at 7:01:50 PM EDT (in 24h 7m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Athens

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:38 AM
Moonset
9:18 PM

Calendar

America/New_York · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:25 AM7:20 PM11h 54m 30s
2 Fri7:26 AM7:18 PM11h 52m 25s
3 Sat7:27 AM7:17 PM11h 50m 20s
4 Sun7:27 AM7:16 PM11h 48m 15s
5 Mon7:28 AM7:14 PM11h 46m 11s
6 Tue7:29 AM7:13 PM11h 44m 06s
7 Wed7:30 AM7:12 PM11h 42m 02s
8 Thu7:30 AM7:10 PM11h 39m 58s
9 Fri7:31 AM7:09 PM11h 37m 55s
10 Sat7:32 AM7:08 PM11h 35m 51s
11 Sun7:33 AM7:06 PM11h 33m 48s
12 Mon7:33 AM7:05 PM11h 31m 46s
13 Tue7:34 AM7:04 PM11h 29m 43s
14 Wed7:35 AM7:03 PM11h 27m 41s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 27m 41s of daylight·−2m 2s vs. yesterday·twilight 7:10 AM – 7:28 PM
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Time
6:55 PM
Altitude
0.8°
Heading
260° W
Light
Golden hour

6:55 PM, Golden hour, altitude 0.8 degrees

15 Thu7:36 AM7:01 PM11h 25m 40s
16 Fri7:36 AM7:00 PM11h 23m 39s
17 Sat7:37 AM6:59 PM11h 21m 38s
18 Sun7:38 AM6:58 PM11h 19m 38s
19 Mon7:39 AM6:57 PM11h 17m 39s
20 Tue7:40 AM6:55 PM11h 15m 39s
21 Wed7:41 AM6:54 PM11h 13m 41s
22 Thu7:41 AM6:53 PM11h 11m 43s
23 Fri7:42 AM6:52 PM11h 09m 46s
24 Sat7:43 AM6:51 PM11h 07m 49s
25 Sun7:44 AM6:50 PM11h 05m 53s
26 Mon7:45 AM6:49 PM11h 03m 58s
27 Tue7:46 AM6:48 PM11h 02m 04s
28 Wed7:46 AM6:47 PM11h 00m 10s
29 Thu7:47 AM6:46 PM10h 58m 17s
30 Fri7:48 AM6:45 PM10h 56m 26s
31 Sat7:49 AM6:44 PM10h 54m 35s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Athens from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Athens, United States

What time does the sun rise in Athens today?
Sunrise in Athens today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:35 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Athens today?
Sunset today is at 7:03 PM, after 11h 27m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Athens tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:28 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:26 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Athens, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Athens is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 25m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Athens, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Athens, Georgia is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 53m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Athens get in summer than in winter?
Athens gets 4h 31m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 25m against 9h 53m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 10m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Athens?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Athens is on Friday, June 12, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:21 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Athens?
The latest sunset is on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:48 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Athens?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Friday, December 4, 2026, with the sun down by 5:24 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Athens?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 7:53 AM.
Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Athens uses Eastern Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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