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Nashville, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Nashville, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Nashville, United States, sunrise is at 6:55 AM and sunset is at 6:13 PM (America/Chicago). The day lasts 11h 18m, solar noon is at 12:34 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:29 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
CDT
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 2:23 PM
Today’s solar times in Nashville
Dawn
6:29 AM
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:29 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:38 PM
Sunset
6:13 PM
Dusk
6:38 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 18m
Solar noon
12:34 PM
Coordinates
36.1659, -86.7844
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 36.1659, longitude -86.7844, and the America/Chicago time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Nashville over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 18m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 16m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 03m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 17m |
What these times mean
Nashville 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 Nashville throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 53m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 36m |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 33m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:40 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 43m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:30 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
8:09 PM
June 22
Longest day
14h 37m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 42m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Nashville with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2045 | 12:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 7:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 1:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Jul 1, 2057 | 6:40 PM | 94.6% |
| Nov 15, 2077 | 11:07 AM | 93.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nashville today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Nashville, United States is at 6:55 AM and sunset is at 6:13 PM (America/Chicago).
How long is the day in Nashville today?
Today in Nashville, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 18m.
When is golden hour in Nashville?
Morning golden hour in Nashville ends at 7:29 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
What time is solar noon in Nashville?
Solar noon in Nashville is at 12:34 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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