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Sunrise and sunset in South Bend, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:56 AM–8:34 AM and 6:29 PM–7:07 PM
Times are local time in South Bend. Current time in South Bend →
Sunrise and sunset in South Bend through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:58 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 8m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 23m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 51m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 23m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:06 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 10m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:13 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 13m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:10 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 29m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:58 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 2m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 36m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 14m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:58 AM | 7:51 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 8:10 PM | 12h 41m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 19m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 0m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 31m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 9:13 PM | 14h 59m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 11m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 9m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 9:19 PM | 14h 55m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 25m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 8:47 PM | 13h 53m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 9m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 31m |
Calculated for 41.68°N, 86.25°W, including daylight saving time where South Bend uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in South Bend this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 12m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 9m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:11 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 9:24 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in South Bend today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:56 AM and sets at 7:07 PM in South Bend, giving 11 hours 10 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in South Bend?
The longest day in South Bend in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in South Bend?
The shortest day in South Bend in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in South Bend?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:11 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 9:24 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 South Bend?
Today, golden hour in South Bend is from sunrise (7:56 AM) to 8:34 AM in the morning, and from 6:29 PM to sunset (7:07 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.