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Sunrise and sunset in Indianapolis, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:52 AM–8:29 AM and 6:35 PM–7:11 PM
Times are local time in Indianapolis. Current time in Indianapolis →
Sunrise and sunset in Indianapolis through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 7:29 PM | 11h 47m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:55 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 11m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 30m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 0m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 34m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:59 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 22m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:07 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 24m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:05 AM | 5:44 PM | 9h 40m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:54 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 10m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:39 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 42m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 17m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:58 AM | 7:51 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 8:09 PM | 12h 39m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 14m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 52m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 21m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 47m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 9:15 PM | 14h 58m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 9:17 PM | 14h 57m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 9:13 PM | 14h 43m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 15m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 8:43 PM | 13h 46m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 5m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 29m |
Calculated for 39.77°N, 86.16°W, including daylight saving time where Indianapolis uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Indianapolis this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 59m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 21m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:17 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 9:18 PM on June 26
Questions
What time is sunrise in Indianapolis today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:52 AM and sets at 7:11 PM in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis?
The longest day in Indianapolis in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 59 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Indianapolis?
The shortest day in Indianapolis in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 21 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Indianapolis?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:17 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 9:18 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 Indianapolis?
Today, golden hour in Indianapolis is from sunrise (7:52 AM) to 8:29 AM in the morning, and from 6:35 PM to sunset (7:11 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.