Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lexington-Fayette: sunrise 6:28 AM, sunset 8:59 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Lexington-Fayette at 8:59 PM, having risen at 6:27 AM. That works out to 14h 32m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Lexington-Fayette, is at 1:43 PM.
Lexington-Fayette lies at latitude 38.05°, 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 1 minute shorter and 14 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Lexington-Fayette keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Lexington-Fayette's golden hour, about 8:22 PM to 9:19 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:19 PM to 9:30 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lexington-Fayette is at 8:59 PM and sunrise at 6:28 AM — about 1m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lexington-Fayette drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Lexington-Fayette, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lexington-Fayette ranges from as early as 5:17 PM (around December 2) to as late as 9:04 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 48m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 30m.
Moon in Lexington-Fayette today
Sunset today: Lexington-Fayette vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | 6:27 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 32m |
| Lexington | 6:27 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 31m |
| Louisville | 6:32 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 33m |
| Cincinnati | 6:24 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 38m |
Lexington-Fayette sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 48m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 30m
- Latest sunset 9:04 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:17 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 6:14 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 8:02 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lexington-Fayette (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 48m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 30m |
Lexington-Fayette sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:27 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 32m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:28 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 16s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:28 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 19s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:29 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:30 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 23s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:31 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 26s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:32 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:32 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 30s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:33 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 33s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:34 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 34s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:35 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:36 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:36 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:37 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 43s |
Twilight times in Lexington-Fayette today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:36 AM | 10:50 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:18 AM | 10:08 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:56 AM | 9:30 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:08 AM | 7:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:22 PM | 9:19 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Lexington-Fayette.
Sunrise & sunset in Lexington-Fayette by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 7:42 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 18m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 7:23 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 37m |
| July | 6:19 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 45m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 05m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 59m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 42m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Lexington-Fayette.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lexington-Fayette
What time is sunset in Lexington-Fayette today?
Sunset in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is at 8:59 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lexington-Fayette today?
Sunrise in Lexington-Fayette is at 6:27 AM today, with 14h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lexington-Fayette tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lexington-Fayette tomorrow is at 6:28 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:59 PM.
What time is sunset in Lexington-Fayette tomorrow?
Sunset in Lexington-Fayette tomorrow is at 8:59 PM.
How long is the day in Lexington-Fayette today?
Lexington-Fayette gets 14h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:27 AM and sunset at 8:59 PM.
When is golden hour in Lexington-Fayette?
The evening golden hour in Lexington-Fayette is about 8:22 PM to 9:19 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lexington-Fayette?
The evening blue hour in Lexington-Fayette runs from about 9:19 PM to 9:30 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lexington-Fayette?
After sunset at 8:59 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lexington-Fayette at around 9:30 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lexington-Fayette?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lexington-Fayette — is at 1:43 PM today.
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