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Louisville Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Louisville, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Louisville, United States, sunrise is at 7:33 AM and sunset is at 7:39 PM (America/Kentucky/Louisville). The day lasts 12h 05m, solar noon is at 1:36 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:08 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:04 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 11:37 AM
Today’s solar times in Louisville
Dawn
7:07 AM
Sunrise
7:33 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:08 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:04 PM
Sunset
7:39 PM
Dusk
8:05 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 05m
Solar noon
1:36 PM
Coordinates
38.2542, -85.7594
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 38.2542, longitude -85.7594, and the America/Kentucky/Louisville time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Louisville over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 05m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 48m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 8:01 AM | 6:54 PM | 10h 53m |
What these times mean
Louisville 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 Louisville throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 48m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 47m |
| March | 7:55 AM | 7:50 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 7:08 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 11m |
| May | 6:33 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 15m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 49m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 34m |
| August | 6:59 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 40m |
| September | 7:25 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:52 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 7:25 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 07m |
| December | 7:53 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 31m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:20 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
9:11 PM
June 22
Longest day
14h 50m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 30m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Louisville 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 Louisville today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Louisville, United States is at 7:33 AM and sunset is at 7:39 PM (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
How long is the day in Louisville today?
Today in Louisville, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 05m.
When is golden hour in Louisville?
Morning golden hour in Louisville ends at 8:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:04 PM.
What time is solar noon in Louisville?
Solar noon in Louisville is at 1:36 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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