Sunset & Sunrise Today in Louisville, Kentucky
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Louisville: sunrise 6:32 AM, sunset 9:05 PM.
Louisville, Kentucky sees the sun come up at 6:32 AM and go down at 9:05 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 33m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Louisville at 1:49 PM.
Louisville lies at latitude 38.25°, 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 Louisville keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Louisville's golden hour, about 8:28 PM to 9:24 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:24 PM to 9:36 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Louisville is at 9:05 PM and sunrise at 6:32 AM — about 1m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Louisville drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Louisville right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Louisville ranges from as early as 5:22 PM (around December 1) to as late as 9:10 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 49m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 29m.
Moon in Louisville today
Sunset today: Louisville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 6:32 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 33m |
| Lexington | 6:27 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 31m |
| Lexington-Fayette | 6:27 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 32m |
| Bloomington | 6:32 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 38m |
| Cincinnati | 6:24 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 38m |
Louisville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 49m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 29m
- Latest sunset 9:10 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:22 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 6:19 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 8:08 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Louisville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:46 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 49m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:56 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 29m |
Louisville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:32 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 33m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:32 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 16s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:33 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 20s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:34 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:35 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:35 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 27s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:36 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 29s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:37 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 31s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:38 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 33s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:39 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 36s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:39 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:40 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 40s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:41 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:42 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 44s |
Twilight times in Louisville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:40 AM | 10:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:22 AM | 10:14 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:00 AM | 9:36 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:12 AM | 7:09 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:28 PM | 9:24 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Louisville.
Sunrise & sunset in Louisville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 33m |
| February | 7:48 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 17m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 7:28 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:46 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 6:21 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 38m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 9:10 PM | 14h 46m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 06m |
| September | 7:12 AM | 8:12 PM | 12h 59m |
| October | 7:39 AM | 7:25 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 41m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Louisville.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Louisville
What time is sunset in Louisville today?
Sunset in Louisville, Kentucky is at 9:05 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Louisville today?
Sunrise in Louisville is at 6:32 AM today, with 14h 33m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Louisville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Louisville tomorrow is at 6:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:05 PM.
What time is sunset in Louisville tomorrow?
Sunset in Louisville tomorrow is at 9:05 PM.
How long is the day in Louisville today?
Louisville gets 14h 33m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 9:05 PM.
When is golden hour in Louisville?
The evening golden hour in Louisville is about 8:28 PM to 9:24 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Louisville?
The evening blue hour in Louisville runs from about 9:24 PM to 9:36 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Louisville?
After sunset at 9:05 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Louisville at around 9:36 PM today.
When is solar noon in Louisville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Louisville — is at 1:49 PM today.
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Sunset card for Louisville
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- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.