Sunrise and Sunset in Macon Today

In Macon, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:55 and sets at 17:39. The day length is 10h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 12:18.

Macon: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Macon at 12:18 – 18 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 06:25, the latest on March 8 at 07:53.

The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 17:27 and latest on June 29 at 20:46.

The longest day of the year has 4 h 20 min more daylight than the shortest.

Macon 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	Sunshine
Jan	07:37	17:51	10 h 14 min	west-southwest 245°	180 h
Feb	07:17	18:20	11 h 2 min	west-southwest 256°	192 h
Mar	07:44	19:42	11 h 58 min	west 268°	251 h
Apr	07:04	20:04	13 h 0 min	west-northwest 283°	283 h
May	06:35	20:26	13 h 51 min	west-northwest 293°	315 h
Jun	06:25	20:44	14 h 18 min	west-northwest 299°	300 h
Jul	06:37	20:43	14 h 6 min	west-northwest 296°	294 h
Aug	06:57	20:19	13 h 22 min	west-northwest 287°	288 h
Sep	07:18	19:40	12 h 22 min	west 274°	247 h
Oct	07:38	19:01	11 h 23 min	west 260°	254 h
Nov	07:04	17:33	10 h 28 min	west-southwest 248°	200 h
Dec	07:29	17:29	10 h 0 min	west-southwest 243°	182 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 315 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 180 – 2,986 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Macon/Lewis B Wilson Arpt GA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).

Golden Hour in Macon

Morning: 06:40–07:30 · Evening: 17:05–17:55

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Macon, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:40 to 07:30. The evening golden hour extends from 17:05 to 17:55. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Macon

Morning: 06:30–06:40 · Evening: 17:55–18:05

The Blue Hour in Macon offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:30 to 06:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:55 to 18:05, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Macon

Macon is located at a latitude of 32.84° and a longitude of -83.63°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Macon vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Macon

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Macon. 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 Macon, with up to 14h 19m 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 Macon sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Macon brings the shortest days with only 9h 59m 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 Macon

On the same latitude as Macon

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Macon (32.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 44m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Macon

When does the sun rise in Macon today?

Today the sun rises in Macon at 06:55 and sets at 17:39.

How long is the day in Macon today?

The day lasts 10h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Macon today?

In the morning from 06:40–07:30, in the evening from 17:05–17:55.

When is the longest day in Macon?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 19m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 59m.

When does it get dark in Macon today?

It is dark from 18:05, fully dark from 19:03.