Best Wedding Ceremony Time in Savannah, GA for Golden-Hour Photos (2026)
What time should a Savannah, GA wedding ceremony start for the best photos? Sunset changes every month, so the ideal time does too. The photographer trick: start ~90 minutes before sunset so the ceremony ends as golden hour begins. Month-by-month for Savannah, GA, 2026 (local time):
| Month (2026) | Sunset | Ideal ceremony start |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5:43 PM | 4:13 PM |
| Feb | 6:11 PM | 4:41 PM |
| Mar | 7:33 PM | 6:03 PM |
| Apr | 7:54 PM | 6:24 PM |
| May | 8:15 PM | 6:45 PM |
| Jun | 8:32 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Jul | 8:31 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Aug | 8:07 PM | 6:37 PM |
| Sep | 7:29 PM | 5:59 PM |
| Oct | 6:51 PM | 5:21 PM |
| Nov | 5:24 PM | 3:54 PM |
| Dec | 5:21 PM | 3:51 PM |
Computed from NOAA solar formulas for Savannah, GA. Golden hour = ~60 min before sunset; ideal start assumes a 30-min ceremony.
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How to use these times
A June Savannah, GA wedding has sunset near 8:32 PM (ceremony ~7:02 PM); December drops to 5:21 PM, so go mid-afternoon with a candlelit reception. Rule: find sunset, count back 90 minutes. Get ready at the venue, keep a morning buffer hour, and go unplugged for the ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
What time is golden hour in Savannah, GA?
Roughly 8:32 PM in June and 5:21 PM in December โ full table above.
What time should my Savannah, GA ceremony start?
~90 minutes before sunset; a June Savannah, GA wedding is around 7:02 PM.
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