Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bowling Green: sunrise 6:54 AM, sunset 6:07 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Bowling Green at 6:08 PM, having risen at 6:53 AM. That works out to 11h 14m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Bowling Green at 12:31 PM.
Sitting at 36.99° latitude puts Bowling Green 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 2 minutes shorter and 16 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Bowling Green move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Bowling Green's golden hour, about 5:34 PM to 6:25 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:25 PM to 6:35 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bowling Green is at 6:07 PM and sunrise at 6:54 AM — about 2m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bowling Green drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Bowling Green, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bowling Green ranges from as early as 4:28 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:09 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 41m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 36m.
Moon in Bowling Green today
Sunset today: Bowling Green vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 6:53 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 14m |
| Gallatin | 6:53 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 16m |
| Hendersonville | 6:53 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 16m |
| Hermitage | 6:53 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 16m |
| Clarksville | 6:57 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 15m |
Bowling Green sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 41m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 36m
- Latest sunset 8:09 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:25 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:09 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bowling Green (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:26 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 41m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 36m |
Bowling Green sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:53 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 14m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:54 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 16s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 16s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 15s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 15s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:58 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 14s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:59 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 13s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 13s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:01 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 12s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:02 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 11s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:03 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 11s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:04 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 10s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:05 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 09s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:06 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 08s |
Twilight times in Bowling Green today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:27 AM | 7:35 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:57 AM | 7:05 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:27 AM | 6:35 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:37 AM | 7:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:34 PM | 6:25 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bowling Green by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 40m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 22m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 23m |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 43m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 31m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 38m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 01m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 56m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 37m |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 48m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bowling Green
What time is sunset in Bowling Green today?
Sunset in Bowling Green, Kentucky is at 6:08 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bowling Green today?
Sunrise in Bowling Green is at 6:53 AM today, with 11h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bowling Green tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bowling Green tomorrow is at 6:54 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Bowling Green tomorrow?
Sunset in Bowling Green tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
How long is the day in Bowling Green today?
Bowling Green gets 11h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:53 AM and sunset at 6:08 PM.
When is golden hour in Bowling Green?
The evening golden hour in Bowling Green is about 5:34 PM to 6:25 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bowling Green?
The evening blue hour in Bowling Green runs from about 6:25 PM to 6:35 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bowling Green?
After sunset at 6:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bowling Green at around 6:35 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bowling Green?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bowling Green — is at 12:31 PM today.
Nearest cities to Bowling Green
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