Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kettering, Ohio
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kettering: sunrise 7:48 AM, sunset 6:55 PM.
In Kettering, Ohio, the sun rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 6:57 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 09m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Kettering, is at 1:22 PM.
Sitting at 39.69° latitude puts Kettering in 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 30 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Kettering move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Kettering this evening is roughly 6:21 PM–7:14 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:14 PM to 7:24 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kettering is at 6:55 PM and sunrise at 7:48 AM — about 2m 31s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kettering drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Kettering, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kettering ranges from as early as 5:11 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:08 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 58m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 21m.
Moon in Kettering today
Sunset today: Kettering vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering | 7:47 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 09m |
| Dayton | 7:47 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 09m |
| Beavercreek | 7:46 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 09m |
| Huber Heights | 7:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 09m |
| Fairborn | 7:46 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 09m |
Kettering sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 58m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 21m
- Latest sunset 9:08 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:11 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 6:08 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:04 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kettering (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 58m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 21m |
Kettering sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:47 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 09m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 31s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:49 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 29s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:50 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 30s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 28s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:52 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:53 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 27s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:54 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 27s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:55 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 26s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:56 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 25s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:57 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 25s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:58 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:59 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 23s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 8:01 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 22s |
Twilight times in Kettering today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:17 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:48 AM | 7:55 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:19 AM | 7:24 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:29 AM | 8:22 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:21 PM | 7:14 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Kettering by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 7:44 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 7:20 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:37 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 47m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 55m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 13m |
| September | 7:05 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 33m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kettering
What time is sunset in Kettering today?
Sunset in Kettering, Ohio is at 6:57 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Kettering today?
Sunrise in Kettering is at 7:47 AM today, with 11h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kettering tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kettering tomorrow is at 7:48 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:55 PM.
What time is sunset in Kettering tomorrow?
Sunset in Kettering tomorrow is at 6:55 PM.
How long is the day in Kettering today?
Kettering gets 11h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:47 AM and sunset at 6:57 PM.
When is golden hour in Kettering?
The evening golden hour in Kettering is about 6:21 PM to 7:14 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kettering?
The evening blue hour in Kettering runs from about 7:14 PM to 7:24 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kettering?
After sunset at 6:57 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kettering at around 7:24 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kettering?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kettering — is at 1:22 PM today.
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