Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bloomington, Indiana
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bloomington: sunrise 7:13 AM, sunset 8:19 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Bloomington at 8:20 PM, having risen at 7:12 AM. That works out to 13h 08m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Bloomington, is at 1:47 PM.
Bloomington lies at latitude 39.17°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 25 seconds. This is summer in Bloomington, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Bloomington's golden hour, about 7:46 PM to 8:38 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:38 PM to 8:48 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bloomington is at 8:19 PM and sunrise at 7:13 AM — about 2m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bloomington drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Bloomington right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bloomington ranges from as early as 5:22 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:16 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 55m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 24m.
Moon in Bloomington today
Sunset today: Bloomington vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 7:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 08m |
| Columbus | 7:09 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 08m |
| Greenwood | 7:10 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 09m |
| Indianapolis | 7:10 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 09m |
| Terre Haute | 7:15 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 09m |
Bloomington sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 24m
- Latest sunset 9:16 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:22 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 6:19 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:12 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bloomington (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 9:15 PM | 14h 55m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:02 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 24m |
Bloomington sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 08m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:13 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 26s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:14 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:15 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 27s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:16 AM | 8:14 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 27s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:16 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 27s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:17 AM | 8:11 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:18 AM | 8:10 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 29s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:19 AM | 8:08 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 29s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:20 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:21 AM | 8:05 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 29s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:22 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 30s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:23 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 30s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:24 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 30s |
Twilight times in Bloomington today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:37 AM | 9:55 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:11 AM | 9:21 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:44 AM | 8:48 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:54 AM | 7:47 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:46 PM | 8:38 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bloomington by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:05 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:53 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 7:30 AM | 8:09 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:47 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 6:22 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 9:15 PM | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 7:15 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:42 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:46 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bloomington
What time is sunset in Bloomington today?
Sunset in Bloomington, Indiana is at 8:20 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bloomington today?
Sunrise in Bloomington is at 7:12 AM today, with 13h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bloomington tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bloomington tomorrow is at 7:13 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Bloomington tomorrow?
Sunset in Bloomington tomorrow is at 8:19 PM.
How long is the day in Bloomington today?
Bloomington gets 13h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:12 AM and sunset at 8:20 PM.
When is golden hour in Bloomington?
The evening golden hour in Bloomington is about 7:46 PM to 8:38 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bloomington?
The evening blue hour in Bloomington runs from about 8:38 PM to 8:48 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bloomington?
After sunset at 8:20 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bloomington at around 8:48 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bloomington?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bloomington — is at 1:47 PM today.
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