Sunset & Sunrise Today in Akron, Ohio
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Akron: sunrise 6:07 AM, sunset 8:56 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Akron is at 8:56 PM and sunrise was at 6:07 AM, giving Akron 14h 49m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Akron falls at 1:32 PM.
Because Akron is at 41.08° (the mid-latitudes), 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 23 seconds. This is summer in Akron, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Akron this evening is roughly 8:17 PM–9:17 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:17 PM to 9:29 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Akron is at 8:56 PM and sunrise at 6:07 AM — about 1m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Akron drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Akron, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Akron ranges from as early as 4:57 PM (around December 1) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 07m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 12m.
Moon in Akron today
Sunset today: Akron vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 6:07 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 49m |
| Canton | 6:07 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 48m |
| Parma | 6:06 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 51m |
| Cleveland | 6:06 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 52m |
| Wheeling | 6:06 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 43m |
Akron sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 07m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 12m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:57 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:53 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:56 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Akron (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 07m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 12m |
Akron sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:07 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 49m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:07 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 26s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:08 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:09 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:10 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 34s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:11 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 36s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:12 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 40s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:12 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 42s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:13 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 44s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:14 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 46s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:15 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 49s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:17 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:18 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 55s |
Twilight times in Akron today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:05 AM | 10:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 10:10 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:33 AM | 9:29 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:46 AM | 6:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:17 PM | 9:17 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Akron.
Sunrise & sunset in Akron by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 16m |
| February | 7:36 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 05m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 7:09 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 55m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 04m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 19m |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 25m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Akron.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Akron
What time is sunset in Akron today?
Sunset in Akron, Ohio is at 8:56 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Akron today?
Sunrise in Akron is at 6:07 AM today, with 14h 49m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Akron tomorrow?
Sunrise in Akron tomorrow is at 6:07 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:56 PM.
What time is sunset in Akron tomorrow?
Sunset in Akron tomorrow is at 8:56 PM.
How long is the day in Akron today?
Akron gets 14h 49m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:07 AM and sunset at 8:56 PM.
When is golden hour in Akron?
The evening golden hour in Akron is about 8:17 PM to 9:17 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Akron?
The evening blue hour in Akron runs from about 9:17 PM to 9:29 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Akron?
After sunset at 8:56 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Akron at around 9:29 PM today.
When is solar noon in Akron?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Akron — is at 1:32 PM today.
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