Sunrise & sunset times in Lexington-Fayette, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:26 and sets at 21:00 in Lexington-Fayette. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Lexington-Fayette
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Golden hour in Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Lexington-Fayette (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Lexington-Fayette’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:52 | 17:42 | 12:47 | 9h 49m |
| February | 07:27 | 18:16 | 12:51 | 10h 48m |
| March | 07:48 | 19:45 | 13:46 | 11h 56m |
| April | 07:02 | 20:13 | 13:37 | 13h 11m |
| May | 06:27 | 20:41 | 13:34 | 14h 14m |
| June | 06:14 | 21:02 | 13:38 | 14h 47m |
| July | 06:27 | 21:00 | 13:43 | 14h 32m |
| August | 06:53 | 20:30 | 13:42 | 13h 37m |
| September | 07:19 | 19:45 | 13:32 | 12h 25m |
| October | 07:46 | 18:59 | 13:23 | 11h 13m |
| November | 07:18 | 17:25 | 12:22 | 10h 07m |
| December | 07:46 | 17:19 | 12:33 | 9h 32m |
Solar year in Lexington-Fayette (2026)
Day length in Lexington-Fayette swings by 5h 17m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Lexington-Fayette
Longest day in Lexington-Fayette: 14h 39m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 21m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 25m.
Moon tonight in Lexington-Fayette
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 Lexington-Fayette today?▼
The sun rises at 06:26 America/New_York in Lexington-Fayette, United States today.
What time is sunset in Lexington-Fayette today?▼
The sun sets at 21:00 America/New_York in Lexington-Fayette today.
How long is the day in Lexington-Fayette today?▼
Daylight in Lexington-Fayette today lasts 14 hours and 33 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lexington-Fayette?▼
The morning golden hour in Lexington-Fayette runs from 05:55 to 07:05, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:22 to 21:31.
What is the timezone of Lexington-Fayette?▼
Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Lexington-Fayette is 21 June 2026, with 14h 49m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lexington-Fayette?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Lexington-Fayette is 21 December 2026, with 9h 31m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Lexington-Fayette?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Lexington-Fayette swings by 5h 17m.