Sunset & Sunrise Today in Springfield, Ohio
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Springfield: sunrise 6:55 AM, sunset 8:18 PM.
In Springfield, Ohio, the sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 8:20 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 25m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Springfield, is at 1:38 PM.
Sitting at 39.92° latitude puts Springfield 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 25 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Springfield move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Springfield this evening is roughly 7:44 PM–8:37 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:37 PM to 8:48 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Springfield is at 8:18 PM and sunrise at 6:55 AM — about 2m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Springfield drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Springfield, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Springfield ranges from as early as 5:09 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:07 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 59m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 19m.
Moon in Springfield today
Sunset today: Springfield vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 6:54 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 25m |
| Dayton | 6:56 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 24m |
| Kettering | 6:56 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 24m |
| Middletown | 6:57 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 23m |
| Columbus | 6:51 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 25m |
Springfield sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 59m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 19m
- Latest sunset 9:07 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:09 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 6:06 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 8:03 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Springfield (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 59m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 19m |
Springfield sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:54 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 25m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:55 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:56 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 27s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:57 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 27s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:58 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 15m | −2m 28s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:00 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 30s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:01 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 29s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:02 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 31s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:03 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 30s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:04 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 32s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:05 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 31s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:06 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 32s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:07 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 33s |
Twilight times in Springfield today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:16 AM | 9:58 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:52 AM | 9:22 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:26 AM | 8:48 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:36 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:44 PM | 8:37 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Springfield by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 23m |
| February | 7:43 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 10m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 7:19 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:35 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 54m |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 48m |
| July | 6:10 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 56m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 14m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 32m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Springfield
What time is sunset in Springfield today?
Sunset in Springfield, Ohio is at 8:20 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Springfield today?
Sunrise in Springfield is at 6:54 AM today, with 13h 25m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Springfield tomorrow?
Sunrise in Springfield tomorrow is at 6:55 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
What time is sunset in Springfield tomorrow?
Sunset in Springfield tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
How long is the day in Springfield today?
Springfield gets 13h 25m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:54 AM and sunset at 8:20 PM.
When is golden hour in Springfield?
The evening golden hour in Springfield is about 7:44 PM to 8:37 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Springfield?
The evening blue hour in Springfield runs from about 8:37 PM to 8:48 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Springfield?
After sunset at 8:20 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Springfield at around 8:48 PM today.
When is solar noon in Springfield?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Springfield — is at 1:38 PM today.
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