Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lincoln, Nebraska
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lincoln: sunrise 7:39 AM, sunset 6:44 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Lincoln at 6:45 PM, having risen at 7:38 AM. That works out to 11h 07m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Lincoln falls at 1:12 PM.
Because Lincoln is at 40.80° (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 37 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Lincoln keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Lincoln's golden hour, about 6:09 PM to 7:03 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:03 PM to 7:13 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lincoln is at 6:44 PM and sunrise at 7:39 AM — about 2m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lincoln drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Lincoln, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lincoln ranges from as early as 4:58 PM (around December 3) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 05m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in Lincoln today
Sunset today: Lincoln vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 7:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 07m |
| Bellevue | 7:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 06m |
| Omaha | 7:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 06m |
| Council Bluffs | 7:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 06m |
Lincoln sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 05m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:58 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:54 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:56 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lincoln (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 05m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:47 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 14m |
Lincoln sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 07m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:39 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:40 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:41 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:42 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:43 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:44 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 33s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:46 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 33s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:47 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 32s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:48 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:49 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 30s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:50 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 30s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:51 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:52 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 28s |
Twilight times in Lincoln today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:06 AM | 8:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:38 AM | 7:45 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:10 AM | 7:13 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:20 AM | 8:14 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:09 PM | 7:03 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lincoln by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 7:36 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 07m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 7:10 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 02m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 18m |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lincoln
What time is sunset in Lincoln today?
Sunset in Lincoln, Nebraska is at 6:45 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lincoln today?
Sunrise in Lincoln is at 7:38 AM today, with 11h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lincoln tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lincoln tomorrow is at 7:39 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:44 PM.
What time is sunset in Lincoln tomorrow?
Sunset in Lincoln tomorrow is at 6:44 PM.
How long is the day in Lincoln today?
Lincoln gets 11h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:38 AM and sunset at 6:45 PM.
When is golden hour in Lincoln?
The evening golden hour in Lincoln is about 6:09 PM to 7:03 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lincoln?
The evening blue hour in Lincoln runs from about 7:03 PM to 7:13 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lincoln?
After sunset at 6:45 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lincoln at around 7:13 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lincoln?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lincoln — is at 1:12 PM today.
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