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Sunrise and sunset in Nashville, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:52 AM–7:26 AM and 5:42 PM–6:17 PM
Times are local time in Nashville. Current time in Nashville →
Sunrise and sunset in Nashville through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 49m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 18m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 42m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 4:40 PM | 10h 16m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 53m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 43m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 45m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 58m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 25m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 53m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 23m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 35m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 6m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 39m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 14h 4m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 27m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 36m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 35m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 24m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 59m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 33m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 58m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 36.17°N, 86.78°W, including daylight saving time where Nashville uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Nashville this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 37m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 42m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:30 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 8:09 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Nashville today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 6:17 PM in Nashville, giving 11 hours 25 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Nashville?
The longest day in Nashville in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 37 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nashville?
The shortest day in Nashville in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Nashville?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:30 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:09 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 Nashville?
Today, golden hour in Nashville is from sunrise (6:52 AM) to 7:26 AM in the morning, and from 5:42 PM to sunset (6:17 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.