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Sunrise and sunset in Akron, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:37 AM–8:14 AM and 6:11 PM–6:48 PM
Times are local time in Akron. Current time in Akron →
Sunrise and sunset in Akron through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 9m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 26m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 54m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 27m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 14m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:52 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 16m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:50 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 32m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:38 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 5m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 38m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 15m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:39 AM | 7:33 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 40m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 18m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 58m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 28m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 55m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 7m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 5m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 51m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 22m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 51m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 8m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 31m |
Calculated for 41.08°N, 81.52°W, including daylight saving time where Akron uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Akron this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 8m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 13m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:54 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 9:03 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Akron today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:37 AM and sets at 6:48 PM in Akron, giving 11 hours 11 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Akron?
The longest day in Akron in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Akron?
The shortest day in Akron in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Akron?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:54 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 9:03 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Akron?
Today, golden hour in Akron is from sunrise (7:37 AM) to 8:14 AM in the morning, and from 6:11 PM to sunset (6:48 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.