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Sunrise and sunset in Bowling Green, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:52 AM–7:27 AM and 5:38 PM–6:13 PM
Times are local time in Bowling Green. Current time in Bowling Green →
Sunrise and sunset in Bowling Green through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 49m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 17m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 39m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 12m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 49m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 38m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 40m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 54m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 21m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 50m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 22m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 35m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 8m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 42m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 7:47 PM | 14h 8m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 31m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 41m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 40m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 28m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 3m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 36m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 59m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 27m |
Calculated for 36.99°N, 86.44°W, including daylight saving time where Bowling Green uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Bowling Green this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 42m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 37m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:26 AM on June 13
- Latest sunset: 8:10 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Bowling Green today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 6:13 PM in Bowling Green, giving 11 hours 21 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Bowling Green?
The longest day in Bowling Green in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bowling Green?
The shortest day in Bowling Green in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 37 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Bowling Green?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:26 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset is 8:10 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Bowling Green?
Today, golden hour in Bowling Green is from sunrise (6:52 AM) to 7:27 AM in the morning, and from 5:38 PM to sunset (6:13 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.