Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lexington, Kentucky
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lexington: sunrise 7:47 AM, sunset 6:58 PM.
In Lexington, Kentucky, the sun rises at 7:46 AM and sets at 6:59 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 13m of daylight. Local solar noon in Lexington falls at 1:23 PM.
Because Lexington is at 37.99° (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 22 seconds. This is autumn in Lexington, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Lexington this evening is roughly 6:25 PM–7:16 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:16 PM to 7:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lexington is at 6:58 PM and sunrise at 7:47 AM — about 2m 21s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lexington drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Lexington, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lexington ranges from as early as 5:17 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:04 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 31m.
Moon in Lexington today
Sunset today: Lexington vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 7:46 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 13m |
| Lexington-Fayette | 7:46 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 12m |
| Richmond | 7:45 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 13m |
| Jeffersonville | 7:52 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 12m |
| Louisville | 7:52 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 12m |
Lexington sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 31m
- Latest sunset 9:04 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:17 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 6:15 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 8:02 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lexington (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 47m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 31m |
Lexington sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:46 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 13m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:47 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 21s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:48 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 21s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:49 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:50 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 20s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:51 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 19s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 18s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:53 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 18s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:54 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 17s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:55 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 17s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:56 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 15s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:57 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 15s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:58 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 14s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:59 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 13s |
Twilight times in Lexington today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:18 AM | 8:27 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:49 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:19 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:29 AM | 8:21 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:25 PM | 7:16 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lexington by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 7:42 AM | 6:01 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 44m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 05m |
| September | 7:08 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 58m |
| 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 43m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lexington
What time is sunset in Lexington today?
Sunset in Lexington, Kentucky is at 6:59 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lexington today?
Sunrise in Lexington is at 7:46 AM today, with 11h 13m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lexington tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lexington tomorrow is at 7:47 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:58 PM.
What time is sunset in Lexington tomorrow?
Sunset in Lexington tomorrow is at 6:58 PM.
How long is the day in Lexington today?
Lexington gets 11h 13m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:46 AM and sunset at 6:59 PM.
When is golden hour in Lexington?
The evening golden hour in Lexington is about 6:25 PM to 7:16 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lexington?
The evening blue hour in Lexington runs from about 7:16 PM to 7:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lexington?
After sunset at 6:59 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lexington at around 7:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lexington?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lexington — is at 1:23 PM today.
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