Sunset & Sunrise Today in Richmond, Kentucky
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Richmond: sunrise 7:46 AM, sunset 6:57 PM.
Richmond, Kentucky sees the sun come up at 7:45 AM and go down at 6:59 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026 — 11h 13m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Richmond falls at 1:23 PM.
Because Richmond is at 37.75° (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 20 seconds. This is autumn in Richmond, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Richmond's golden hour, about 6:24 PM to 7:16 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:16 PM to 7:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Richmond is at 6:57 PM and sunrise at 7:46 AM — about 2m 20s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Richmond drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Richmond, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Richmond ranges from as early as 5:17 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 46m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 32m.
Moon in Richmond today
Sunset today: Richmond vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 7:45 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 13m |
| Lexington | 7:46 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 13m |
| Lexington-Fayette | 7:46 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 12m |
| Jeffersonville | 7:52 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 12m |
| Louisville | 7:52 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 12m |
Richmond sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 46m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 32m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:17 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 6:15 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 8:01 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Richmond (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 46m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 32m |
Richmond sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:45 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 13m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:46 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 20s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 20s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 18s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:49 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 19s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:50 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 18s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 17s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:52 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 17s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:53 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 15s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:54 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 16s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:55 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 14s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:56 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 14s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:57 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 12s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:58 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 12s |
Twilight times in Richmond today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:18 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:48 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:28 AM | 8:20 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:24 PM | 7:16 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Richmond by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 7:41 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 7:22 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 45m |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 35m |
| July | 6:19 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 43m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 04m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 7:19 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 44m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Richmond
What time is sunset in Richmond today?
Sunset in Richmond, 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 Richmond today?
Sunrise in Richmond is at 7:45 AM today, with 11h 13m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Richmond tomorrow?
Sunrise in Richmond tomorrow is at 7:46 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:57 PM.
What time is sunset in Richmond tomorrow?
Sunset in Richmond tomorrow is at 6:57 PM.
How long is the day in Richmond today?
Richmond gets 11h 13m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:45 AM and sunset at 6:59 PM.
When is golden hour in Richmond?
The evening golden hour in Richmond is about 6:24 PM to 7:16 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Richmond?
The evening blue hour in Richmond runs from about 7:16 PM to 7:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Richmond?
After sunset at 6:59 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Richmond at around 7:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in Richmond?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Richmond — is at 1:23 PM today.
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