Sunset & Sunrise Today in Elyria, Ohio
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Elyria: sunrise 6:46 AM, sunset 8:13 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Elyria is at 8:15 PM and sunrise was at 6:45 AM, giving Elyria 13h 29m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Elyria falls at 1:31 PM.
Because Elyria is at 41.37° (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 33 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Elyria keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Elyria's golden hour, about 7:39 PM to 8:33 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:33 PM to 8:44 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Elyria is at 8:13 PM and sunrise at 6:46 AM — about 2m 34s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Elyria drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Elyria right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Elyria ranges from as early as 4:58 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:05 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 09m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 10m.
Moon in Elyria today
Sunset today: Elyria vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria | 6:45 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 29m |
| Lorain | 6:46 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 29m |
| Lakewood | 6:44 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 29m |
| Parma | 6:44 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 29m |
| Cleveland | 6:44 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 29m |
Elyria sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 09m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 10m
- Latest sunset 9:05 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:58 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:54 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:59 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Elyria (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 09m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:51 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 10m |
Elyria sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:45 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 29m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:46 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 26m | −2m 34s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:48 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 24m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:49 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 21m | −2m 36s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:50 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 36s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:51 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:52 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 37s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 38s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 38s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:55 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 39s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:56 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 39s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:57 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 40s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:58 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 40s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:59 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 41s |
Twilight times in Elyria today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:04 AM | 9:56 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:41 AM | 9:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:16 AM | 8:44 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:27 AM | 7:22 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:39 PM | 8:33 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Elyria by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 14m |
| February | 7:39 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 04m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 06m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 7:25 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 24m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Elyria
What time is sunset in Elyria today?
Sunset in Elyria, Ohio is at 8:15 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Elyria today?
Sunrise in Elyria is at 6:45 AM today, with 13h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Elyria tomorrow?
Sunrise in Elyria tomorrow is at 6:46 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:13 PM.
What time is sunset in Elyria tomorrow?
Sunset in Elyria tomorrow is at 8:13 PM.
How long is the day in Elyria today?
Elyria gets 13h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:45 AM and sunset at 8:15 PM.
When is golden hour in Elyria?
The evening golden hour in Elyria is about 7:39 PM to 8:33 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Elyria?
The evening blue hour in Elyria runs from about 8:33 PM to 8:44 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Elyria?
After sunset at 8:15 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Elyria at around 8:44 PM today.
When is solar noon in Elyria?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Elyria — is at 1:31 PM today.
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