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Louisville, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Louisville, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Louisville, United States, sunrise is at 7:17 AM and sunset is at 5:38 PM (America/Kentucky/Louisville). The day lasts 10h 20m, solar noon is at 12:28 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:55 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:00 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
EST
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 3:34 AM
Today’s solar times in Louisville
Dawn
6:50 AM
Sunrise
7:17 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:55 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:00 PM
Sunset
5:38 PM
Dusk
6:06 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 20m
Solar noon
12:28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 20m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 18m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 07m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 35m |
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 November 8, 2026, sunrise in Louisville, United States is at 7:17 AM and sunset is at 5:38 PM (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
How long is the day in Louisville today?
Today in Louisville, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 20m.
When is golden hour in Louisville?
Morning golden hour in Louisville ends at 7:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:00 PM.
What time is solar noon in Louisville?
Solar noon in Louisville is at 12:28 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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