Columbus Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Columbus, Georgia throughout April 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During April, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in April, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Columbus depend on April's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in April brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Columbus, Georgia. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during April may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

Key April Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: April 1 at 7:30 AM
  • Latest sunrise: April 30 at 6:56 AM
  • Earliest sunset: April 1 at 7:59 PM
  • Latest sunset: April 30 at 8:20 PM
  • Day length change: +0h 55m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for April 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Apr 17:30 AM7:59 PM12h 29m7:30 AM - 8:03 AM7:27 PM - 7:59 PM
Apr 27:29 AM8:00 PM12h 31m7:29 AM - 8:01 AM7:28 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr 37:28 AM8:01 PM12h 33m7:28 AM - 8:00 AM7:28 PM - 8:01 PM
Apr 47:26 AM8:01 PM12h 35m7:26 AM - 7:59 AM7:29 PM - 8:01 PM
Apr 57:25 AM8:02 PM12h 37m7:25 AM - 7:57 AM7:30 PM - 8:02 PM
Apr 67:24 AM8:03 PM12h 39m7:24 AM - 7:56 AM7:30 PM - 8:03 PM
Apr 77:22 AM8:04 PM12h 41m7:22 AM - 7:55 AM7:31 PM - 8:04 PM
Apr 87:21 AM8:04 PM12h 43m7:21 AM - 7:54 AM7:32 PM - 8:04 PM
Apr 97:20 AM8:05 PM12h 45m7:20 AM - 7:53 AM7:32 PM - 8:05 PM
Apr 107:19 AM8:06 PM12h 47m7:19 AM - 7:51 AM7:33 PM - 8:06 PM
Apr 117:17 AM8:06 PM12h 49m7:17 AM - 7:50 AM7:34 PM - 8:06 PM
Apr 127:16 AM8:07 PM12h 51m7:16 AM - 7:49 AM7:34 PM - 8:07 PM
Apr 137:15 AM8:08 PM12h 53m7:15 AM - 7:48 AM7:35 PM - 8:08 PM
Apr 147:14 AM8:08 PM12h 55m7:14 AM - 7:47 AM7:36 PM - 8:08 PM
Apr 157:13 AM8:09 PM12h 57m7:13 AM - 7:45 AM7:36 PM - 8:09 PM
Apr 167:11 AM8:10 PM12h 59m7:11 AM - 7:44 AM7:37 PM - 8:10 PM
Apr 177:10 AM8:11 PM13h 0m7:10 AM - 7:43 AM7:38 PM - 8:11 PM
Apr 187:09 AM8:11 PM13h 2m7:09 AM - 7:42 AM7:38 PM - 8:11 PM
Apr 197:08 AM8:12 PM13h 4m7:08 AM - 7:41 AM7:39 PM - 8:12 PM
Apr 207:07 AM8:13 PM13h 6m7:07 AM - 7:40 AM7:40 PM - 8:13 PM
Apr 217:06 AM8:13 PM13h 8m7:06 AM - 7:39 AM7:40 PM - 8:13 PM
Apr 227:04 AM8:14 PM13h 10m7:04 AM - 7:38 AM7:41 PM - 8:14 PM
Apr 237:03 AM8:15 PM13h 12m7:03 AM - 7:37 AM7:42 PM - 8:15 PM
Apr 247:02 AM8:16 PM13h 13m7:02 AM - 7:36 AM7:42 PM - 8:16 PM
Apr 257:01 AM8:16 PM13h 15m7:01 AM - 7:34 AM7:43 PM - 8:16 PM
Apr 267:00 AM8:17 PM13h 17m7:00 AM - 7:33 AM7:44 PM - 8:17 PM
Apr 276:59 AM8:18 PM13h 19m6:59 AM - 7:32 AM7:44 PM - 8:18 PM
Apr 286:58 AM8:18 PM13h 20m6:58 AM - 7:32 AM7:45 PM - 8:18 PM
Apr 296:57 AM8:19 PM13h 22m6:57 AM - 7:31 AM7:46 PM - 8:19 PM
Apr 306:56 AM8:20 PM13h 24m6:56 AM - 7:30 AM7:46 PM - 8:20 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Columbus in April

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through April as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Columbus, Georgia, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in April.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Columbus, Georgia in April?

Today, the sun rises in Columbus, Georgia at 7:43 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Columbus, Georgia in April?

Today, the sun sets in Columbus, Georgia at 5:56 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Columbus, Georgia in April?

Today's daylight in Columbus, Georgia lasts about 10h 13m. As we move through April, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Columbus, Georgia?

Golden hour in Columbus, Georgia refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

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How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.