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Indianapolis Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Indianapolis, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, United States, sunrise is at 7:36 AM and sunset is at 7:39 PM (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). The day lasts 12h 03m, solar noon is at 1:37 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:11 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:03 PM.
Local date
September 25, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 25, 2026, 7:55 AM
Today’s solar times in Indianapolis
Dawn
7:09 AM
Sunrise
7:36 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:11 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:03 PM
Sunset
7:39 PM
Dusk
8:05 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 03m
Solar noon
1:37 PM
Coordinates
39.7684, -86.1580
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 39.7684, longitude -86.1580, and the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Indianapolis over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 25, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 03m |
| TomorrowSep 26, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 00m |
| +1 weekOct 2, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 45m |
| +1 monthOct 25, 2026 | 8:06 AM | 6:53 PM | 10h 47m |
What these times mean
Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:05 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 40m |
| February | 7:38 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 43m |
| March | 7:57 AM | 7:52 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 7:08 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 22m |
| June | 6:17 AM | 9:15 PM | 14h 58m |
| July | 6:30 AM | 9:13 PM | 14h 43m |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:43 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 7:26 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:55 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 7:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 00m |
| December | 7:59 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 22m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:17 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
9:18 PM
June 26
Longest day
14h 59m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 21m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Indianapolis with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 12:13 PM | 87.1% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Jul 1, 2057 | 7:40 PM | 94.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Indianapolis today?
On September 25, 2026, sunrise in Indianapolis, United States is at 7:36 AM and sunset is at 7:39 PM (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
How long is the day in Indianapolis today?
Today in Indianapolis, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 03m.
When is golden hour in Indianapolis?
Morning golden hour in Indianapolis ends at 8:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:03 PM.
What time is solar noon in Indianapolis?
Solar noon in Indianapolis is at 1:37 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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