Sunset & Sunrise Today in Cleveland, Ohio
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Cleveland: sunrise 7:40 AM, sunset 6:43 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Cleveland at 6:45 PM, having risen at 7:39 AM. That works out to 11h 06m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Cleveland falls at 1:12 PM.
Because Cleveland is at 41.50° (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 41 seconds. This is autumn in Cleveland, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Cleveland's golden hour, about 6:08 PM to 7:03 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:03 PM to 7:13 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Cleveland is at 6:43 PM and sunrise at 7:40 AM — about 2m 40s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Cleveland drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Cleveland, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Cleveland ranges from as early as 4:56 PM (around December 3) to as late as 9:04 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 10m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 09m.
Moon in Cleveland today
Sunset today: Cleveland vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 7:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 06m |
| Lakewood | 7:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 06m |
| Parma | 7:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 06m |
| Cleveland Heights | 7:38 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 06m |
| Collinwood | 7:38 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 06m |
Cleveland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 10m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 09m
- Latest sunset 9:04 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:56 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:52 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Cleveland (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 | 5:53 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 10m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 09m |
Cleveland sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 06m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:40 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 40s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:41 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 40s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:42 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:43 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 39s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:44 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 38s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:45 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 37s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:47 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 37s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:48 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:49 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 35s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:50 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 34s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:51 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 34s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:52 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 32s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:54 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 32s |
Twilight times in Cleveland 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 | 7:21 AM | 8:15 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:08 PM | 7:03 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Cleveland by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 7:38 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 04m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 7:09 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 58m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 07m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 23m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Cleveland
What time is sunset in Cleveland today?
Sunset in Cleveland, Ohio is at 6:45 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Cleveland today?
Sunrise in Cleveland is at 7:39 AM today, with 11h 06m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Cleveland tomorrow?
Sunrise in Cleveland tomorrow is at 7:40 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:43 PM.
What time is sunset in Cleveland tomorrow?
Sunset in Cleveland tomorrow is at 6:43 PM.
How long is the day in Cleveland today?
Cleveland gets 11h 06m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:39 AM and sunset at 6:45 PM.
When is golden hour in Cleveland?
The evening golden hour in Cleveland is about 6:08 PM to 7:03 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Cleveland?
The evening blue hour in Cleveland runs from about 7:03 PM to 7:13 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Cleveland?
After sunset at 6:45 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Cleveland at around 7:13 PM today.
When is solar noon in Cleveland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Cleveland — is at 1:12 PM today.
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