Sunrise & sunset times in Indianapolis, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 21:12 in Indianapolis. All times are shown in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis timezone.
Today in Indianapolis
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Golden hour in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Indianapolis (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Indianapolis’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:03 | 17:44 | 12:54 | 9h 40m |
| February | 07:36 | 18:20 | 12:58 | 10h 44m |
| March | 07:55 | 19:51 | 13:53 | 11h 55m |
| April | 07:06 | 20:22 | 13:44 | 13h 15m |
| May | 06:29 | 20:52 | 13:40 | 14h 22m |
| June | 06:15 | 21:14 | 13:45 | 14h 58m |
| July | 06:29 | 21:11 | 13:50 | 14h 42m |
| August | 06:56 | 20:40 | 13:49 | 13h 43m |
| September | 07:25 | 19:53 | 13:39 | 12h 27m |
| October | 07:55 | 19:05 | 13:30 | 11h 10m |
| November | 07:29 | 17:28 | 12:29 | 9h 59m |
| December | 07:58 | 17:20 | 12:39 | 9h 22m |
Solar year in Indianapolis (2026)
Day length in Indianapolis swings by 5h 38m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Indianapolis
Longest day in Indianapolis: 14h 49m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 11m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 35m.
Moon tonight in Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis today?▼
The sun rises at 06:28 America/Indiana/Indianapolis in Indianapolis, United States today.
What time is sunset in Indianapolis today?▼
The sun sets at 21:12 America/Indiana/Indianapolis in Indianapolis today.
How long is the day in Indianapolis today?▼
Daylight in Indianapolis today lasts 14 hours and 43 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Indianapolis?▼
The morning golden hour in Indianapolis runs from 05:56 to 07:08, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:32 to 21:43.
What is the timezone of Indianapolis?▼
Indianapolis uses the America/Indiana/Indianapolis timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Indianapolis?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Indianapolis is 21 June 2026, with 14h 59m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Indianapolis?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Indianapolis is 21 December 2026, with 9h 21m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Indianapolis?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Indianapolis swings by 5h 38m.