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Sunrise and sunset in Columbus, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:40 AM–8:16 AM and 6:22 PM–6:58 PM
Times are local time in Columbus. Current time in Columbus →
Sunrise and sunset in Columbus through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 47m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 11m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 29m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 59m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 33m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:47 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 21m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:54 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 23m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:53 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 38m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 10m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 42m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 17m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:45 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 39m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 15m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 53m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 22m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 49m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 59m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 58m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 45m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 16m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 46m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 5m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 30m |
Calculated for 39.96°N, 83.00°W, including daylight saving time where Columbus uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Columbus this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 1m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 20m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:04 AM on June 7
- Latest sunset: 9:06 PM on June 26
Questions
What time is sunrise in Columbus today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:40 AM and sets at 6:58 PM in Columbus, giving 11 hours 19 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Columbus?
The longest day in Columbus in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 1 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Columbus?
The shortest day in Columbus in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Columbus?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:04 AM on June 7, and the latest sunset is 9:06 PM on June 26. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Columbus?
Today, golden hour in Columbus is from sunrise (7:40 AM) to 8:16 AM in the morning, and from 6:22 PM to sunset (6:58 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.