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Sunrise and sunset in Chattanooga, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:47 AM–8:21 AM and 6:35 PM–7:09 PM
Times are local time in Chattanooga. Current time in Chattanooga →
Sunrise and sunset in Chattanooga through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 20m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 45m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 20m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 59m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 49m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:50 AM | 5:41 PM | 9h 51m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:50 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 3m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:41 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 29m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 55m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 25m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:53 AM | 7:49 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 33m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 3m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 35m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 0m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 21m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 30m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 29m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 18m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 8:46 PM | 13h 55m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 30m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 8:10 PM | 12h 56m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 35.05°N, 85.31°W, including daylight saving time where Chattanooga uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Chattanooga this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 31m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 48m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:27 AM on June 12
- Latest sunset: 9:00 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Chattanooga today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 7:09 PM in Chattanooga, giving 11 hours 22 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Chattanooga?
The longest day in Chattanooga in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Chattanooga?
The shortest day in Chattanooga in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Chattanooga?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:27 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset is 9:00 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Chattanooga?
Today, golden hour in Chattanooga is from sunrise (7:47 AM) to 8:21 AM in the morning, and from 6:35 PM to sunset (7:09 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.