Sunset & Sunrise Today in Elyria, Ohio
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Elyria: sunrise 7:41 AM, sunset 6:45 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Elyria is at 6:47 PM and sunrise was at 7:40 AM, giving Elyria 11h 06m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Elyria falls at 1:14 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 40 seconds. Through autumn, 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 6:10 PM to 7:04 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:04 PM to 7:15 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Elyria is at 6:45 PM and sunrise at 7:41 AM — about 2m 39s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Elyria drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Elyria, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 06m |
| Lorain | 7:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 06m |
| Strongsville | 7:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 06m |
| Brunswick | 7:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 06m |
| Lakewood | 7:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 06m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 06m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:41 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 39s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:42 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 39s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:43 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:45 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 38s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:46 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 37s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:47 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 37s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:48 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 36s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:49 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 35s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:50 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 34s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:51 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 34s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:53 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 32s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:54 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 32s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:55 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 31s |
Twilight times in Elyria today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:08 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:40 AM | 7:47 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:12 AM | 7:15 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:22 AM | 8:17 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:10 PM | 7:04 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 6:47 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 7:40 AM today, with 11h 06m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Elyria tomorrow?
Sunrise in Elyria tomorrow is at 7:41 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:45 PM.
What time is sunset in Elyria tomorrow?
Sunset in Elyria tomorrow is at 6:45 PM.
How long is the day in Elyria today?
Elyria gets 11h 06m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:40 AM and sunset at 6:47 PM.
When is golden hour in Elyria?
The evening golden hour in Elyria is about 6:10 PM to 7:04 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Elyria?
The evening blue hour in Elyria runs from about 7:04 PM to 7:15 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Elyria?
After sunset at 6:47 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Elyria at around 7:15 PM today.
When is solar noon in Elyria?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Elyria — is at 1:14 PM today.
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