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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 June 26, 2026 in Louisville, United States, sunrise is at 6:22 AM and sunset is at 9:11 PM (America/Kentucky/Louisville). The day lasts 14h 49m, solar noon is at 1:47 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:01 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:32 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Updated hourly
America/Kentucky/Louisville
Today’s solar times in Louisville
Dawn
5:50 AM
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:01 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:32 PM
Sunset
9:11 PM
Dusk
9:43 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 49m
Solar noon
1:47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 49m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 49m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 46m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 18m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Louisville today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Louisville, United States is at 6:22 AM and sunset is at 9:11 PM (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
How long is the day in Louisville today?
Today in Louisville, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 49m.
When is golden hour in Louisville?
Morning golden hour in Louisville ends at 7:01 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:32 PM.
What time is solar noon in Louisville?
Solar noon in Louisville is at 1:47 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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