Sunrise & sunset times in Lincoln, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:54 and sets at 19:57 in Lincoln. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in Lincoln
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Golden hour in Lincoln 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 Lincoln when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Lincoln (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Lincoln’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:48 | 17:23 | 12:36 | 9h 35m |
| February | 07:20 | 18:01 | 12:40 | 10h 41m |
| March | 07:38 | 19:33 | 13:35 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:47 | 20:06 | 13:26 | 13h 18m |
| May | 06:09 | 20:37 | 13:23 | 14h 28m |
| June | 05:54 | 20:59 | 13:27 | 15h 05m |
| July | 06:08 | 20:56 | 13:32 | 14h 48m |
| August | 06:37 | 20:24 | 13:31 | 13h 47m |
| September | 07:07 | 19:35 | 13:21 | 12h 28m |
| October | 07:38 | 18:46 | 13:12 | 11h 07m |
| November | 07:13 | 17:08 | 12:11 | 9h 54m |
| December | 07:43 | 16:59 | 12:21 | 9h 15m |
Solar year in Lincoln (2026)
Day length in Lincoln swings by 5h 52m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Lincoln
Longest day in Lincoln: 14h 56m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 4m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 51m.
Moon tonight in Lincoln
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 Lincoln today?▼
The sun rises at 06:54 America/Chicago in Lincoln, United States today.
What time is sunset in Lincoln today?▼
The sun sets at 19:57 America/Chicago in Lincoln today.
How long is the day in Lincoln today?▼
Daylight in Lincoln today lasts 13 hours and 2 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lincoln?▼
The morning golden hour in Lincoln runs from 06:26 to 07:31, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:20 to 20:25.
What is the timezone of Lincoln?▼
Lincoln uses the America/Chicago timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Lincoln?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Lincoln is 21 June 2026, with 15h 06m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lincoln?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Lincoln is 21 December 2026, with 9h 15m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Lincoln?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Lincoln swings by 5h 52m.