Sunrise & sunset times in Nashville, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 20:04 in Nashville. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in Nashville
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Golden hour in Nashville 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 Nashville when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Nashville (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Nashville’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:57 | 16:56 | 11:56 | 9h 58m |
| February | 06:34 | 17:28 | 12:01 | 10h 54m |
| March | 06:57 | 18:54 | 12:55 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:13 | 19:21 | 12:47 | 13h 07m |
| May | 05:40 | 19:46 | 12:43 | 14h 05m |
| June | 05:29 | 20:06 | 12:47 | 14h 36m |
| July | 05:41 | 20:04 | 12:53 | 14h 22m |
| August | 06:05 | 19:37 | 12:51 | 13h 31m |
| September | 06:29 | 18:54 | 12:42 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:54 | 18:11 | 12:32 | 11h 16m |
| November | 06:24 | 16:39 | 11:31 | 10h 15m |
| December | 06:50 | 16:33 | 11:42 | 9h 42m |
Solar year in Nashville (2026)
Day length in Nashville swings by 4h 55m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Nashville
Longest day in Nashville: 14h 28m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 32m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 15m.
Moon tonight in Nashville
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 Nashville today?▼
The sun rises at 05:40 America/Chicago in Nashville, United States today.
What time is sunset in Nashville today?▼
The sun sets at 20:04 America/Chicago in Nashville today.
How long is the day in Nashville today?▼
Daylight in Nashville today lasts 14 hours and 23 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nashville?▼
The morning golden hour in Nashville runs from 05:11 to 06:18, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:27 to 20:34.
What is the timezone of Nashville?▼
Nashville 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 Nashville?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Nashville is 21 June 2026, with 14h 37m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nashville?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Nashville is 21 December 2026, with 9h 42m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Nashville?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Nashville swings by 4h 55m.