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Sunrise and sunset in Louisville, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:49 AM–8:25 AM and 6:35 PM–7:11 PM
Times are local time in Louisville. Current time in Louisville →
Sunrise and sunset in Louisville through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 48m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 14m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 35m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 7m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 42m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 31m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:01 AM | 5:34 PM | 9h 33m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 47m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:49 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 17m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 47m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 20m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:56 AM | 7:50 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 37m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 11m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 47m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 14m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 39m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 49m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 47m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 35m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 8m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 40m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 2m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 28m |
Calculated for 38.25°N, 85.76°W, including daylight saving time where Louisville uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Louisville this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 50m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 30m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:20 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 9:11 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Louisville today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:49 AM and sets at 7:11 PM in Louisville, giving 11 hours 21 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Louisville?
The longest day in Louisville in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Louisville?
The shortest day in Louisville in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Louisville?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:20 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 9:11 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Louisville?
Today, golden hour in Louisville is from sunrise (7:49 AM) to 8:25 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.