Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lexington, Kentucky
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lexington: sunrise 7:06 AM, sunset 8:09 PM.
In Lexington, Kentucky, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 8:11 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 05m of daylight. Local solar noon in Lexington falls at 1:39 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 19 seconds. This is summer in Lexington, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Lexington this evening is roughly 7:37 PM–8:28 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:28 PM to 8:38 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lexington is at 8:09 PM and sunrise at 7:06 AM — about 2m 20s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lexington drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Lexington right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 7:05 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 05m |
| Lexington-Fayette | 7:05 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 06m |
| Jeffersonville | 7:10 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 06m |
| Louisville | 7:10 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 06m |
| Cincinnati | 7:04 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 08m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:05 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 05m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:06 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:07 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 20s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:08 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 20s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:08 AM | 8:05 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 21s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:09 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:10 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 22s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:11 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 22s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 22s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:14 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 24s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:14 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 23s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:15 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 24s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:16 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 35m | −2m 24s |
Twilight times in Lexington today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:32 AM | 9:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:05 AM | 9:11 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:37 AM | 8:38 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:48 AM | 7:39 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:37 PM | 8:28 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 8:11 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 7:05 AM today, with 13h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lexington tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lexington tomorrow is at 7:06 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:09 PM.
What time is sunset in Lexington tomorrow?
Sunset in Lexington tomorrow is at 8:09 PM.
How long is the day in Lexington today?
Lexington gets 13h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:05 AM and sunset at 8:11 PM.
When is golden hour in Lexington?
The evening golden hour in Lexington is about 7:37 PM to 8:28 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lexington?
The evening blue hour in Lexington runs from about 8:28 PM to 8:38 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lexington?
After sunset at 8:11 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lexington at around 8:38 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lexington?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lexington — is at 1:39 PM today.
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