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Sunrise and sunset in Cincinnati, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:45 AM–8:21 AM and 6:29 PM–7:05 PM
Times are local time in Cincinnati. Current time in Cincinnati →
Sunrise and sunset in Cincinnati through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 48m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 13m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 32m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 3m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 38m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:51 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 26m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:58 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 28m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:57 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 43m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:46 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 13m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 44m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 19m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:51 AM | 7:45 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 38m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 13m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 50m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 18m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 44m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 54m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 53m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 40m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 12m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 43m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 4m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 29m |
Calculated for 39.13°N, 84.51°W, including daylight saving time where Cincinnati uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Cincinnati this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 55m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 25m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:12 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 9:09 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Cincinnati today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:45 AM and sets at 7:05 PM in Cincinnati, giving 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Cincinnati?
The longest day in Cincinnati in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cincinnati?
The shortest day in Cincinnati in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Cincinnati?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:12 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 9:09 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Cincinnati?
Today, golden hour in Cincinnati is from sunrise (7:45 AM) to 8:21 AM in the morning, and from 6:29 PM to sunset (7:05 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.