Sunrise & sunset times in Madison, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:23 and sets at 19:30 in Madison. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in Madison
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Golden hour in Madison 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 Madison when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Madison (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Madison’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:26 | 16:48 | 12:07 | 9h 22m |
| February | 06:55 | 17:28 | 12:11 | 10h 33m |
| March | 07:09 | 19:04 | 13:06 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:15 | 19:40 | 12:57 | 13h 24m |
| May | 05:34 | 20:14 | 12:53 | 14h 40m |
| June | 05:17 | 20:38 | 12:58 | 15h 21m |
| July | 05:32 | 20:34 | 13:03 | 15h 02m |
| August | 06:03 | 19:59 | 13:02 | 13h 56m |
| September | 06:37 | 19:07 | 12:52 | 12h 29m |
| October | 07:11 | 18:14 | 12:43 | 11h 03m |
| November | 06:50 | 16:33 | 11:42 | 9h 43m |
| December | 07:22 | 16:23 | 11:52 | 9h 01m |
Solar year in Madison (2026)
Day length in Madison swings by 6h 23m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Madison
Longest day in Madison: 15h 11m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 49m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 55m.
Moon tonight in Madison
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 Madison today?▼
The sun rises at 06:23 America/Chicago in Madison, United States today.
What time is sunset in Madison today?▼
The sun sets at 19:30 America/Chicago in Madison today.
How long is the day in Madison today?▼
Daylight in Madison today lasts 13 hours and 7 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Madison?▼
The morning golden hour in Madison runs from 05:53 to 07:01, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:52 to 19:59.
What is the timezone of Madison?▼
Madison 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 Madison?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Madison is 21 June 2026, with 15h 22m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Madison?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Madison is 21 December 2026, with 8h 60m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Madison?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Madison swings by 6h 23m.