Sunrise & sunset times in Louisville, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 07:13 and sets at 20:11 in Louisville. All times are shown in the America/Kentucky/Louisville timezone.
Today in Louisville
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Golden hour in Louisville 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 Louisville when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Louisville (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Louisville’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:58 | 17:46 | 12:52 | 9h 48m |
| February | 07:33 | 18:21 | 12:57 | 10h 48m |
| March | 07:54 | 19:50 | 13:51 | 11h 56m |
| April | 07:07 | 20:19 | 13:42 | 13h 12m |
| May | 06:32 | 20:47 | 13:39 | 14h 15m |
| June | 06:19 | 21:08 | 13:43 | 14h 48m |
| July | 06:31 | 21:05 | 13:49 | 14h 33m |
| August | 06:57 | 20:36 | 13:47 | 13h 38m |
| September | 07:24 | 19:50 | 13:38 | 12h 26m |
| October | 07:51 | 19:05 | 13:28 | 11h 13m |
| November | 07:24 | 17:30 | 12:27 | 10h 06m |
| December | 07:52 | 17:23 | 12:38 | 9h 31m |
Solar year in Louisville (2026)
Day length in Louisville swings by 5h 20m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Louisville
Longest day in Louisville: 14h 40m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 20m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 47m.
Moon tonight in Louisville
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 Louisville today?▼
The sun rises at 07:13 America/Kentucky/Louisville in Louisville, United States today.
What time is sunset in Louisville today?▼
The sun sets at 20:11 America/Kentucky/Louisville in Louisville today.
How long is the day in Louisville today?▼
Daylight in Louisville today lasts 12 hours and 57 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Louisville?▼
The morning golden hour in Louisville runs from 06:46 to 07:48, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:35 to 20:37.
What is the timezone of Louisville?▼
Louisville uses the America/Kentucky/Louisville timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Louisville?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Louisville is 21 June 2026, with 14h 50m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Louisville?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Louisville is 21 December 2026, with 9h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Louisville?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Louisville swings by 5h 20m.