Sunrise & sunset times in Columbus, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:15 and sets at 21:00 in Columbus. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Columbus
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Golden hour in Columbus 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 Columbus when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Columbus (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Columbus’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:51 | 17:31 | 12:41 | 9h 39m |
| February | 07:24 | 18:08 | 12:46 | 10h 43m |
| March | 07:43 | 19:38 | 13:40 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:54 | 20:10 | 13:31 | 13h 16m |
| May | 06:16 | 20:40 | 13:28 | 14h 23m |
| June | 06:02 | 21:02 | 13:32 | 14h 59m |
| July | 06:16 | 20:59 | 13:38 | 14h 43m |
| August | 06:43 | 20:28 | 13:36 | 13h 44m |
| September | 07:13 | 19:40 | 13:27 | 12h 27m |
| October | 07:42 | 18:52 | 13:17 | 11h 09m |
| November | 07:17 | 17:15 | 12:16 | 9h 58m |
| December | 07:46 | 17:07 | 12:27 | 9h 21m |
Solar year in Columbus (2026)
Day length in Columbus swings by 5h 41m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Columbus
Longest day in Columbus: 14h 51m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 9m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 36m.
Moon tonight in Columbus
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Columbus today?▼
The sun rises at 06:15 America/New_York in Columbus, United States today.
What time is sunset in Columbus today?▼
The sun sets at 21:00 America/New_York in Columbus today.
How long is the day in Columbus today?▼
Daylight in Columbus today lasts 14 hours and 44 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Columbus?▼
The morning golden hour in Columbus runs from 05:43 to 06:55, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:20 to 21:32.
What is the timezone of Columbus?▼
Columbus 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 Columbus?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Columbus is 21 June 2026, with 15h 01m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Columbus?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Columbus is 21 December 2026, with 9h 20m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Columbus?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Columbus swings by 5h 41m.