Sunset & Sunrise Today in Clarksville, Tennessee
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Clarksville: sunrise 6:57 AM, sunset 6:11 PM.
In Clarksville, Tennessee, the sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 6:12 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 15m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Clarksville at 12:35 PM.
Clarksville lies at latitude 36.53°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 14 seconds. This is autumn in Clarksville, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Clarksville's golden hour, about 5:38 PM to 6:29 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:29 PM to 6:39 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Clarksville is at 6:11 PM and sunrise at 6:57 AM — about 2m 14s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Clarksville drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Clarksville, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Clarksville ranges from as early as 4:33 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:11 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 39m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 39m.
Moon in Clarksville today
Sunset today: Clarksville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | 6:57 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 15m |
| Nashville | 6:54 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 16m |
| Hendersonville | 6:53 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 16m |
| Brentwood | 6:54 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 16m |
| Brentwood | 6:54 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 16m |
Clarksville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 39m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 39m
- Latest sunset 8:11 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:33 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:30 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Clarksville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 39m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 39m |
Clarksville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:57 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 15m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:57 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 14s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:58 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 14s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:59 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 12s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 13s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:01 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 11s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:02 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 12s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:03 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 10s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:04 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 10s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:05 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 09s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:06 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 09s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:07 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 07s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:08 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 07s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:09 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 06s |
Twilight times in Clarksville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:38 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:00 AM | 7:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:30 AM | 6:39 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:40 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:38 PM | 6:29 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Clarksville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 42m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 24m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 23m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 41m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 29m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 36m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 56m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 39m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 50m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Clarksville
What time is sunset in Clarksville today?
Sunset in Clarksville, Tennessee is at 6:12 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Clarksville today?
Sunrise in Clarksville is at 6:57 AM today, with 11h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Clarksville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Clarksville tomorrow is at 6:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:11 PM.
What time is sunset in Clarksville tomorrow?
Sunset in Clarksville tomorrow is at 6:11 PM.
How long is the day in Clarksville today?
Clarksville gets 11h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:57 AM and sunset at 6:12 PM.
When is golden hour in Clarksville?
The evening golden hour in Clarksville is about 5:38 PM to 6:29 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Clarksville?
The evening blue hour in Clarksville runs from about 6:29 PM to 6:39 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Clarksville?
After sunset at 6:12 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Clarksville at around 6:39 PM today.
When is solar noon in Clarksville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Clarksville — is at 12:35 PM today.
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