Today in Kentucky, USA, the sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 9:06 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 38m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kentucky is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kentucky
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kentucky runs from N/A to 7:05 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:27 PM and lasts until 9:06 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kentucky sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kentucky falls exactly at 1:46 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 16.24 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kentucky, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kentucky?
At Kentucky's latitude of 37.5726028°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 253.69° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kentucky are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.5726028, -85.1551411. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kentucky (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Kentucky versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:27 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 38m |
| 2025 | 6:27 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 38m |
| 2021 | 6:27 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 38m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kentucky today?
In Kentucky, the sun rises at exactly 6:27 AM and sets at 9:06 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 38m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kentucky today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kentucky runs from N/A to 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:27 PM and lasts until 9:02 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kentucky shift every day?
At Kentucky's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 253.69° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Kentucky at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:46 PM when the sun reaches 16.24. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kentucky, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kentucky changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:27 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:27 AM.