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Sunrise and sunset in Lexington, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:44 AM–8:20 AM and 6:31 PM–7:06 PM
Times are local time in Lexington. Current time in Lexington →
Sunrise and sunset in Lexington through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 48m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:47 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 15m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 36m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 8m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 44m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 33m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:55 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 35m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:53 AM | 5:42 PM | 9h 49m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:43 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 18m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 47m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 20m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:50 AM | 7:45 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 37m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 10m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 46m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 13m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 37m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 47m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 46m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 33m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 7m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 39m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 1m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 28m |
Calculated for 37.99°N, 84.48°W, including daylight saving time where Lexington uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Lexington this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 48m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 31m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:16 AM on June 7
- Latest sunset: 9:05 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Lexington today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:44 AM and sets at 7:06 PM in Lexington, giving 11 hours 22 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Lexington?
The longest day in Lexington in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lexington?
The shortest day in Lexington in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Lexington?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:16 AM on June 7, and the latest sunset is 9:05 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Lexington?
Today, golden hour in Lexington is from sunrise (7:44 AM) to 8:20 AM in the morning, and from 6:31 PM to sunset (7:06 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.