Sunset & Sunrise Today in Cincinnati, Ohio
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Cincinnati: sunrise 6:47 AM, sunset 8:39 PM.
Cincinnati, Ohio sees the sun come up at 6:46 AM and go down at 8:40 PM on Sunday, August 9, 2026 — 13h 54m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Cincinnati, is at 1:43 PM.
Because Cincinnati is at 39.13° (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 7 seconds. This is summer in Cincinnati, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Cincinnati runs from about 8:04 PM to 8:58 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:58 PM to 9:09 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Cincinnati is at 8:39 PM and sunrise at 6:47 AM — about 2m 7s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Cincinnati drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Cincinnati right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Cincinnati ranges from as early as 5:14 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:07 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 54m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 24m.
Moon in Cincinnati today
Sunset today: Cincinnati vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 6:46 AM | 8:40 PM | 13h 54m |
| Hamilton | 6:45 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 55m |
| Kettering | 6:43 AM | 8:40 PM | 13h 56m |
| Dayton | 6:43 AM | 8:40 PM | 13h 56m |
| Springfield | 6:41 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 57m |
Cincinnati sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 54m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 24m
- Latest sunset 9:07 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 5:14 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 6:11 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 8:04 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Cincinnati (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 | 6:12 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 54m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 24m |
Cincinnati sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 9 | 6:46 AM | 8:40 PM | 13h 54m | — |
| Mon Aug 10 | 6:47 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 52m | −2m 07s |
| Tue Aug 11 | 6:47 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 50m | −2m 10s |
| Wed Aug 12 | 6:48 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 47m | −2m 10s |
| Thu Aug 13 | 6:49 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 45m | −2m 12s |
| Fri Aug 14 | 6:50 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 43m | −2m 12s |
| Sat Aug 15 | 6:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 41m | −2m 14s |
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:52 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 38m | −2m 15s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:53 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 36m | −2m 16s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:54 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 34m | −2m 17s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:55 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 32m | −2m 17s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:56 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 29m | −2m 19s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 27m | −2m 19s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:57 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 21s |
Twilight times in Cincinnati today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:03 AM | 10:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:41 AM | 9:45 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:16 AM | 9:09 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:27 AM | 7:22 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:04 PM | 8:58 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Cincinnati by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:44 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 7:10 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 7:22 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 43m |
| July | 6:16 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Cincinnati
What time is sunset in Cincinnati today?
Sunset in Cincinnati, Ohio is at 8:40 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Cincinnati today?
Sunrise in Cincinnati is at 6:46 AM today, with 13h 54m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Cincinnati tomorrow?
Sunrise in Cincinnati tomorrow is at 6:47 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:39 PM.
What time is sunset in Cincinnati tomorrow?
Sunset in Cincinnati tomorrow is at 8:39 PM.
How long is the day in Cincinnati today?
Cincinnati gets 13h 54m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:46 AM and sunset at 8:40 PM.
When is golden hour in Cincinnati?
The evening golden hour in Cincinnati is about 8:04 PM to 8:58 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Cincinnati?
The evening blue hour in Cincinnati runs from about 8:58 PM to 9:09 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Cincinnati?
After sunset at 8:40 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Cincinnati at around 9:09 PM today.
When is solar noon in Cincinnati?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Cincinnati — is at 1:43 PM today.
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