Sunrise and Sunset in Columbus Today
In Columbus, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:05 and sets at 17:24. The day length is 10h 19m. Solar noon is reached at 12:15.
Columbus: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Columbus at 12:15 – 15 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 06:02, the latest on October 31 at 07:59.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 17:06 and latest on June 27 at 21:04.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 41 min more daylight than the shortest.
Columbus through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:51 | 17:31 | 9 h 40 min | west-southwest 243° | 111 h |
| Feb | 07:24 | 18:08 | 10 h 43 min | west-southwest 254° | 126 h |
| Mar | 07:43 | 19:38 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 162 h |
| Apr | 06:54 | 20:10 | 13 h 16 min | west-northwest 284° | 202 h |
| May | 06:16 | 20:40 | 14 h 24 min | west-northwest 296° | 243 h |
| Jun | 06:02 | 21:02 | 15 h 0 min | west-northwest 302° | 258 h |
| Jul | 06:16 | 20:59 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 299° | 261 h |
| Aug | 06:43 | 20:28 | 13 h 45 min | west-northwest 289° | 236 h |
| Sep | 07:13 | 19:40 | 12 h 27 min | west 274° | 212 h |
| Oct | 07:42 | 18:52 | 11 h 10 min | west 259° | 183 h |
| Nov | 07:17 | 17:15 | 9 h 58 min | west-southwest 246° | 104 h |
| Dec | 07:46 | 17:07 | 9 h 21 min | west-southwest 240° | 84 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 62° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 261 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 84 – 2,182 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Columbus WSO AP, OH, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Columbus
Morning: 06:48–07:44 · Evening: 16:46–17:42
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Columbus, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:48 to 07:44. The evening golden hour extends from 16:46 to 17:42. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Columbus
Morning: 06:37–06:48 · Evening: 17:42–17:53
The Blue Hour in Columbus offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:37 to 06:48, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:42 to 17:53, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Columbus
Columbus is located at a latitude of 39.96° and a longitude of -83.00°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Columbus vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Columbus
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Columbus. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Columbus, with up to 15h 1m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Columbus sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Columbus brings the shortest days with only 9h 20m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Columbus
On the same latitude as Columbus
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Columbus (40° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 19m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Columbus
When does the sun rise in Columbus today?
Today the sun rises in Columbus at 07:05 and sets at 17:24.
How long is the day in Columbus today?
The day lasts 10h 19m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Columbus today?
In the morning from 06:48–07:44, in the evening from 16:46–17:42.
When is the longest day in Columbus?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 1m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 20m.
When does it get dark in Columbus today?
It is dark from 17:53, fully dark from 18:57.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Columbus. All times are in local time. How it is calculated