Sunrise and Sunset in Chattanooga Today

In Chattanooga, United States, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 07:39 and sets at 19:18. The day length is 11h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 13:29.

Chattanooga: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Chattanooga at 13:29 – 1 h 29 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 06:26, the latest on October 31 at 08:01.

The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 17:29 and latest on June 28 at 20:59.

The longest day of the year has 4 h 43 min more daylight than the shortest.

Chattanooga through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Day	Direction
Jan	07:48	17:52	10 h 4 min	west-southwest 245°
Feb	07:27	18:24	10 h 57 min	west-southwest 255°
Mar	07:51	19:48	11 h 57 min	west 268°
Apr	07:09	20:13	13 h 5 min	west-northwest 283°
May	06:37	20:38	14 h 1 min	west-northwest 294°
Jun	06:26	20:57	14 h 30 min	west-northwest 300°
Jul	06:38	20:55	14 h 17 min	west-northwest 297°
Aug	07:01	20:29	13 h 28 min	west-northwest 288°
Sep	07:24	19:48	12 h 24 min	west 274°
Oct	07:47	19:06	11 h 19 min	west 260°
Nov	07:15	17:35	10 h 20 min	west-southwest 248°
Dec	07:42	17:30	9 h 49 min	west-southwest 242°

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Chattanooga

Morning: 07:24–08:13 · Evening: 18:44–19:33

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Chattanooga, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:24 to 08:13. The evening golden hour extends from 18:44 to 19:33. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Chattanooga

Morning: 07:14–07:24 · Evening: 19:33–19:43

The Blue Hour in Chattanooga offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:14 to 07:24, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:33 to 19:43, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Chattanooga

Chattanooga is located at a latitude of 35.05° and a longitude of -85.31°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Chattanooga vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Chattanooga

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Chattanooga. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.

Summer brings the longest days to Chattanooga, with up to 14h 31m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.

Autumn in Chattanooga sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Chattanooga brings the shortest days with only 9h 48m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.

Cities near Chattanooga

On the same latitude as Chattanooga

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Chattanooga (35° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Chattanooga

When does the sun rise in Chattanooga today?

Today the sun rises in Chattanooga at 07:39 and sets at 19:18.

How long is the day in Chattanooga today?

The day lasts 11h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Chattanooga today?

In the morning from 07:24–08:13, in the evening from 18:44–19:33.

When is the longest day in Chattanooga?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 31m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 48m.

When does it get dark in Chattanooga today?

It is dark from 19:43, fully dark from 20:42.