Sunrise & sunset times in Cincinnati, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 07:07 and sets at 20:06 in Cincinnati. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Cincinnati
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Golden hour in Cincinnati today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Cincinnati when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Cincinnati (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Cincinnati’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:55 | 17:39 | 12:47 | 9h 44m |
| February | 07:29 | 18:15 | 12:52 | 10h 45m |
| March | 07:49 | 19:45 | 13:46 | 11h 55m |
| April | 07:01 | 20:15 | 13:38 | 13h 14m |
| May | 06:24 | 20:44 | 13:34 | 14h 19m |
| June | 06:11 | 21:05 | 13:38 | 14h 54m |
| July | 06:24 | 21:03 | 13:44 | 14h 38m |
| August | 06:51 | 20:33 | 13:42 | 13h 41m |
| September | 07:19 | 19:46 | 13:33 | 12h 26m |
| October | 07:47 | 18:59 | 13:23 | 11h 11m |
| November | 07:21 | 17:23 | 12:22 | 10h 02m |
| December | 07:50 | 17:16 | 12:33 | 9h 26m |
Solar year in Cincinnati (2026)
Day length in Cincinnati swings by 5h 30m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Cincinnati
Longest day in Cincinnati: 14h 45m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 15m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 48m.
Moon tonight in Cincinnati
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Cincinnati today?▼
The sun rises at 07:07 America/New_York in Cincinnati, United States today.
What time is sunset in Cincinnati today?▼
The sun sets at 20:06 America/New_York in Cincinnati today.
How long is the day in Cincinnati today?▼
Daylight in Cincinnati today lasts 12 hours and 59 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cincinnati?▼
The morning golden hour in Cincinnati runs from 06:40 to 07:43, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:31 to 20:34.
What is the timezone of Cincinnati?▼
Cincinnati uses the America/New_York timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Cincinnati?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Cincinnati is 21 June 2026, with 14h 55m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cincinnati?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Cincinnati is 21 December 2026, with 9h 25m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Cincinnati?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Cincinnati swings by 5h 30m.