Sunset & Sunrise Today in Parma, Ohio
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Parma: sunrise 6:51 AM, sunset 8:02 PM.
In Parma, Ohio, the sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 8:04 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 13m of daylight. Local solar noon in Parma falls at 1:27 PM.
Because Parma is at 41.40° (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 38 seconds. This is summer in Parma, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Parma this evening is roughly 7:28 PM–8:22 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:22 PM to 8:33 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Parma is at 8:02 PM and sunrise at 6:51 AM — about 2m 38s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Parma drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Parma, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Parma ranges from as early as 4:56 PM (around December 6) to as late as 9:04 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 09m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 10m.
Moon in Parma today
Sunset today: Parma vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma | 6:50 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 13m |
| Lakewood | 6:50 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 14m |
| Cleveland | 6:50 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 14m |
| Strongsville | 6:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 13m |
| Cleveland Heights | 6:49 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 14m |
Parma sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 09m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 10m
- Latest sunset 9:04 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:56 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:53 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Parma (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 09m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 10m |
Parma sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:50 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 13m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:51 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 38s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:52 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 38s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:53 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 39s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:54 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 39s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:55 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 40s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:56 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 41s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:57 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 41s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:58 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 41s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:59 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 41s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:00 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 42s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:01 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 42s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:02 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 43s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:03 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 43s |
Twilight times in Parma today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:11 AM | 9:43 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:47 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:21 AM | 8:33 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:32 AM | 7:26 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:28 PM | 8:22 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Parma by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 14m |
| February | 7:38 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 04m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 7:10 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 06m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 23m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Parma
What time is sunset in Parma today?
Sunset in Parma, Ohio is at 8:04 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Parma today?
Sunrise in Parma is at 6:50 AM today, with 13h 13m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Parma tomorrow?
Sunrise in Parma tomorrow is at 6:51 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Parma tomorrow?
Sunset in Parma tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in Parma today?
Parma gets 13h 13m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:50 AM and sunset at 8:04 PM.
When is golden hour in Parma?
The evening golden hour in Parma is about 7:28 PM to 8:22 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Parma?
The evening blue hour in Parma runs from about 8:22 PM to 8:33 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Parma?
After sunset at 8:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Parma at around 8:33 PM today.
When is solar noon in Parma?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Parma — is at 1:27 PM today.
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