Sunset & Sunrise Today in Evansville, Indiana
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Evansville: sunrise 5:40 AM, sunset 8:11 PM.
Evansville, Indiana sees the sun come up at 5:40 AM and go down at 8:12 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 31m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Evansville falls at 12:56 PM.
Sitting at 37.97° latitude puts Evansville in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 13 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Evansville move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Evansville's golden hour, about 7:34 PM to 8:31 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:31 PM to 8:43 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Evansville is at 8:11 PM and sunrise at 5:40 AM — about 1m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Evansville drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Evansville right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Evansville ranges from as early as 4:30 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:16 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 31m.
Moon in Evansville today
Sunset today: Evansville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | 5:40 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 31m |
| Bowling Green | 5:38 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 26m |
| Bloomington | 6:32 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 38m |
| Clarksville | 5:43 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 24m |
Evansville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 31m
- Latest sunset 8:16 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:30 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:27 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:15 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Evansville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:28 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 47m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 31m |
Evansville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:40 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 31m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:40 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 16s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 18s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:42 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 23s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:43 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 26s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:44 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 30s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:47 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 35s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:47 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:48 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:49 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 40s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:50 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 43s |
Twilight times in Evansville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:48 AM | 10:02 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:31 AM | 9:20 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:08 AM | 8:43 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:20 AM | 6:17 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:34 PM | 8:31 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Evansville.
Sunrise & sunset in Evansville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 18m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 37m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 05m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 43m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Evansville.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Evansville
What time is sunset in Evansville today?
Sunset in Evansville, Indiana is at 8:12 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Evansville today?
Sunrise in Evansville is at 5:40 AM today, with 14h 31m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Evansville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Evansville tomorrow is at 5:40 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:11 PM.
What time is sunset in Evansville tomorrow?
Sunset in Evansville tomorrow is at 8:11 PM.
How long is the day in Evansville today?
Evansville gets 14h 31m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:40 AM and sunset at 8:12 PM.
When is golden hour in Evansville?
The evening golden hour in Evansville is about 7:34 PM to 8:31 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Evansville?
The evening blue hour in Evansville runs from about 8:31 PM to 8:43 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Evansville?
After sunset at 8:12 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Evansville at around 8:43 PM today.
When is solar noon in Evansville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Evansville — is at 12:56 PM today.
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