Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hilliard, Ohio
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hilliard: sunrise 7:44 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
In Hilliard, Ohio, the sun rises at 7:43 AM and sets at 6:52 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 09m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Hilliard at 1:18 PM.
Because Hilliard is at 40.03° (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 autumn, the sunset time in Hilliard keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Hilliard runs from about 6:16 PM to 7:10 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hilliard is at 6:51 PM and sunrise at 7:44 AM — about 2m 32s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hilliard drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Hilliard, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hilliard ranges from as early as 5:06 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:05 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 00m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 18m.
Moon in Hilliard today
Sunset today: Hilliard vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard | 7:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 09m |
| Dublin | 7:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 09m |
| Upper Arlington | 7:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 09m |
| Upper Arlington | 7:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 09m |
| Columbus | 7:42 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 09m |
Hilliard sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 00m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 18m
- Latest sunset 9:05 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:06 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 6:03 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 8:00 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hilliard (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 00m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:51 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 18m |
Hilliard sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 09m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 32s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:45 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:46 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 31s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:47 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 31s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:48 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 30s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:49 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 29s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:50 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 28s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:52 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:53 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 27s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:54 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 26s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:55 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:56 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 24s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:57 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 24s |
Twilight times in Hilliard today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:12 AM | 8:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:44 AM | 7:51 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:15 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:26 AM | 8:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:16 PM | 7:10 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hilliard by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 22m |
| February | 7:41 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 10m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 7:16 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 54m |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 49m |
| July | 6:07 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 57m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 14m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 31m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hilliard
What time is sunset in Hilliard today?
Sunset in Hilliard, Ohio is at 6:52 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hilliard today?
Sunrise in Hilliard is at 7:43 AM today, with 11h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hilliard tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hilliard tomorrow is at 7:44 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Hilliard tomorrow?
Sunset in Hilliard tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
How long is the day in Hilliard today?
Hilliard gets 11h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:43 AM and sunset at 6:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Hilliard?
The evening golden hour in Hilliard is about 6:16 PM to 7:10 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hilliard?
The evening blue hour in Hilliard runs from about 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hilliard?
After sunset at 6:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hilliard at around 7:20 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hilliard?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hilliard — is at 1:18 PM today.
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