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Sunrise and sunset in Lincoln, United States

Tuesday, October 13

Sunrise7:36 AM
Sunset6:51 PM
Daylight11h 15m

First light 7:09 AM Solar noon 1:14 PM Last light 7:18 PM

Golden hour: 7:36 AM–8:13 AM and 6:14 PM–6:51 PM

Times are local time in Lincoln. Current time in Lincoln →

Sunrise and sunset in Lincoln through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20267:24 AM7:10 PM11h 46m
Oct 15, 20267:39 AM6:48 PM11h 9m
Nov 1, 20266:58 AM5:24 PM10h 26m
Nov 15, 20267:15 AM5:10 PM9h 55m
Dec 1, 20267:33 AM5:01 PM9h 28m
Dec 15, 20267:45 AM5:01 PM9h 16m
Jan 1, 20277:52 AM5:10 PM9h 18m
Jan 15, 20277:50 AM5:24 PM9h 34m
Feb 1, 20277:38 AM5:44 PM10h 6m
Feb 15, 20277:22 AM6:02 PM10h 39m
Mar 1, 20277:02 AM6:18 PM11h 16m
Mar 15, 20277:40 AM7:33 PM11h 54m
Apr 1, 20277:11 AM7:51 PM12h 40m
Apr 15, 20276:49 AM8:06 PM13h 17m
May 1, 20276:26 AM8:23 PM13h 57m
May 15, 20276:11 AM8:37 PM14h 27m
Jun 1, 20275:59 AM8:52 PM14h 54m
Jun 15, 20275:56 AM9:01 PM15h 5m
Jul 1, 20276:00 AM9:03 PM15h 3m
Jul 15, 20276:09 AM8:58 PM14h 50m
Aug 1, 20276:24 AM8:44 PM14h 20m
Aug 15, 20276:38 AM8:27 PM13h 50m
Sep 1, 20276:54 AM8:01 PM13h 7m
Sep 15, 20277:08 AM7:38 PM12h 30m

Calculated for 40.81°N, 96.70°W, including daylight saving time where Lincoln uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Lincoln this year

  • Longest day: June 21 (15h 6m)
  • Shortest day: December 22 (9h 14m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 5:56 AM on June 7
  • Latest sunset: 9:03 PM on June 21

Questions

What time is sunrise in Lincoln today?

On October 13, the sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 6:51 PM in Lincoln, giving 11 hours 15 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Lincoln?

The longest day in Lincoln in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 6 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Lincoln?

The shortest day in Lincoln in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 14 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Lincoln?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:56 AM on June 7, 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 Lincoln?

Today, golden hour in Lincoln is from sunrise (7:36 AM) to 8:13 AM in the morning, and from 6:14 PM to sunset (6:51 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.

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