Golden hour in Atlanta tonight
A middling sunset
Golden hour 7:53 PM–8:27 PM·sunset 8:27 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 4 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour7:00 AM–7:34 AM
Why this score?
An average showing — held back by low cloud blocking the horizon. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 286° — WNW on the compass.
Where to stand
- Directions →
Jackson Street Bridge
The iconic skyline shot, best when the towers glow against a burning sky. - Directions →
Piedmont Park (Oak Hill)
A rolling lawn with the Midtown skyline catching the last light over the lake.
Make an evening of itPartner picks
⛵️Sunset cruises & tours nearbyGolden-hour departuresSee times →via Viator🍽Book a patio table for sunsetGolden-hour seatingReserve →via OpenTable📷Golden-hour photo kitCPL filter + travel tripodShop →via Amazon
Partner links may earn a commission — it never changes what we recommend or the free times above.
Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Saturday, August 15, 2026