Sunrise and Sunset in South Bend Today
In South Bend, United States, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 07:47 and sets at 19:18. The day length is 11h 31m. Solar noon is reached at 13:33.
South Bend: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in South Bend at 13:33 – 1 h 33 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 06:09, the latest on October 31 at 08:15.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 17:14 and latest on June 26 at 21:23.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 3 min more daylight than the shortest.
South Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:09 | 17:39 | 9 h 30 min | west-southwest 242° |
| Feb | 07:40 | 18:18 | 10 h 38 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Mar | 07:56 | 19:51 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 07:04 | 20:25 | 13 h 21 min | west-northwest 284° |
| May | 06:25 | 20:58 | 14 h 33 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Jun | 06:09 | 21:21 | 15 h 11 min | west-northwest 303° |
| Jul | 06:23 | 21:17 | 14 h 54 min | west-northwest 300° |
| Aug | 06:53 | 20:44 | 13 h 51 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Sep | 07:25 | 19:54 | 12 h 29 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:57 | 19:03 | 11 h 6 min | west 259° |
| Nov | 07:34 | 17:24 | 9 h 50 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Dec | 08:05 | 17:15 | 9 h 10 min | west-southwest 239° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 64° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in South Bend
Morning: 07:30–08:24 · Evening: 18:41–19:35
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In South Bend, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:30 to 08:24. The evening golden hour extends from 18:41 to 19:35. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in South Bend
Morning: 07:19–07:30 · Evening: 19:35–19:45
The Blue Hour in South Bend offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:19 to 07:30, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:35 to 19:45, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About South Bend
South Bend is located at a latitude of 41.68° and a longitude of -86.25°. The city is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in South Bend vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in South Bend
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in South Bend. 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 South Bend, with up to 15h 12m 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 South Bend 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 South Bend brings the shortest days with only 9h 9m 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 South Bend
On the same latitude as South Bend
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as South Bend (41.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 31m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in South Bend
When does the sun rise in South Bend today?
Today the sun rises in South Bend at 07:47 and sets at 19:18.
How long is the day in South Bend today?
The day lasts 11h 31m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in South Bend today?
In the morning from 07:30–08:24, in the evening from 18:41–19:35.
When is the longest day in South Bend?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 12m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 9m.
When does it get dark in South Bend today?
It is dark from 19:45, fully dark from 20:50.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of South Bend. All times are in local time. How it is calculated