Sunset & Sunrise Today in Toledo, Ohio
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Toledo: sunrise 6:45 AM, sunset 8:30 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 16, sunset in Toledo is at 8:32 PM and sunrise was at 6:44 AM, giving Toledo 13h 47m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Toledo at 1:38 PM.
Sitting at 41.66° latitude puts Toledo 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 28 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Toledo keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Toledo's golden hour, about 7:55 PM to 8:50 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:50 PM to 9:02 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Toledo is at 8:30 PM and sunrise at 6:45 AM — about 2m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Toledo drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Toledo right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Toledo ranges from as early as 5:03 PM (around December 3) to as late as 9:12 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 11m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 08m.
Moon in Toledo today
Sunset today: Toledo vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 6:44 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 47m |
| Taylor | 6:41 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 50m |
| Ann Arbor | 6:43 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 50m |
| Canton | 6:42 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 50m |
| Westland | 6:42 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 50m |
Toledo sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 11m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 08m
- Latest sunset 9:12 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:03 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:59 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:05 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Toledo (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 11m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:58 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 08m |
Toledo sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:44 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 47m | — |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:45 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 45m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:46 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 42m | −2m 30s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:47 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 40m | −2m 32s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:48 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 37m | −2m 32s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 35m | −2m 33s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:50 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 32m | −2m 33s |
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:51 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 30m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:52 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 27m | −2m 36s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:53 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 36s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:54 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 37s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:55 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 37s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:56 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 38s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:57 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 39s |
Twilight times in Toledo today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:58 AM | 10:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:37 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:13 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:25 AM | 7:21 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:55 PM | 8:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Toledo by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 7:17 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 6:02 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 22m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Toledo
What time is sunset in Toledo today?
Sunset in Toledo, Ohio is at 8:32 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Toledo today?
Sunrise in Toledo is at 6:44 AM today, with 13h 47m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Toledo tomorrow?
Sunrise in Toledo tomorrow is at 6:45 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Toledo tomorrow?
Sunset in Toledo tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
How long is the day in Toledo today?
Toledo gets 13h 47m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:44 AM and sunset at 8:32 PM.
When is golden hour in Toledo?
The evening golden hour in Toledo is about 7:55 PM to 8:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Toledo?
The evening blue hour in Toledo runs from about 8:50 PM to 9:02 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Toledo?
After sunset at 8:32 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Toledo at around 9:02 PM today.
When is solar noon in Toledo?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Toledo — is at 1:38 PM today.
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