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Columbus, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Columbus, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Columbus, United States, sunrise is at 7:43 AM and sunset is at 6:54 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 11h 11m, solar noon is at 1:18 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:20 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:17 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 3:38 PM
Today’s solar times in Columbus
Dawn
7:16 AM
Sunrise
7:43 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:20 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:17 PM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Dusk
7:21 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 11m
Solar noon
1:18 PM
Coordinates
39.9612, -82.9988
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 39.9612, longitude -82.9988, and the America/New_York time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Columbus over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 11m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 08m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 53m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 01m |
What these times mean
Columbus changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Columbus throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 39m |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 23m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 6:16 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 7:18 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 59m |
| December | 7:47 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 21m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:04 AM
June 7
Latest sunset
9:06 PM
June 26
Longest day
15h 01m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 20m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Columbus with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 12:13 PM | 87.1% |
| Nov 4, 2040 | 2:09 PM | 80.7% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Columbus today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Columbus, United States is at 7:43 AM and sunset is at 6:54 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in Columbus today?
Today in Columbus, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 11m.
When is golden hour in Columbus?
Morning golden hour in Columbus ends at 8:20 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:17 PM.
What time is solar noon in Columbus?
Solar noon in Columbus is at 1:18 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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