Columbus Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Columbus, Ohio throughout April 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. April marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in April offer distinct advantages. Morning light tends to be crisp and clear, while evening light often carries warmer tones, making each period valuable for different types of photography and activities. Residents of Columbus use April's sun time data for everyday planning. Morning commuters check sunrise times, while evening joggers and cyclists rely on sunset times to plan safe routes before darkness falls. The precise timing of sunrise and sunset in Columbus during April depends on the city's specific coordinates and the Earth's position. Our calculations account for these factors to provide accurate, location-specific data. The daily variations in sun times during April may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

April is a seasonal transition month for Columbus in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

April daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 43m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 30m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 12m longer by month end.

Key April Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: April 1 at 7:18 AM
  • Latest sunrise: April 30 at 6:35 AM
  • Earliest sunset: April 1 at 7:55 PM
  • Latest sunset: April 30 at 8:25 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 12m from start to end of month

April averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:56 AM
  • Average sunset: 8:10 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 14m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for April 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Apr 17:18 AM7:55 PM12h 37m7:18 AM - 7:54 AM7:20 PM - 7:55 PM
Apr 27:17 AM7:56 PM12h 39m7:17 AM - 7:53 AM7:20 PM - 7:56 PM
Apr 37:15 AM7:57 PM12h 42m7:15 AM - 7:51 AM7:21 PM - 7:57 PM
Apr 47:14 AM7:58 PM12h 45m7:14 AM - 7:49 AM7:22 PM - 7:58 PM
Apr 57:12 AM7:59 PM12h 47m7:12 AM - 7:48 AM7:23 PM - 7:59 PM
Apr 67:10 AM8:00 PM12h 50m7:10 AM - 7:46 AM7:24 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr 77:09 AM8:01 PM12h 52m7:09 AM - 7:45 AM7:25 PM - 8:01 PM
Apr 87:07 AM8:02 PM12h 55m7:07 AM - 7:43 AM7:26 PM - 8:02 PM
Apr 97:06 AM8:03 PM12h 58m7:06 AM - 7:42 AM7:27 PM - 8:03 PM
Apr 107:04 AM8:04 PM13h 0m7:04 AM - 7:40 AM7:28 PM - 8:04 PM
Apr 117:02 AM8:05 PM13h 3m7:02 AM - 7:39 AM7:29 PM - 8:05 PM
Apr 127:01 AM8:06 PM13h 5m7:01 AM - 7:37 AM7:30 PM - 8:06 PM
Apr 136:59 AM8:07 PM13h 8m6:59 AM - 7:36 AM7:31 PM - 8:07 PM
Apr 146:58 AM8:08 PM13h 10m6:58 AM - 7:34 AM7:32 PM - 8:08 PM
Apr 156:56 AM8:09 PM13h 13m6:56 AM - 7:33 AM7:33 PM - 8:09 PM
Apr 166:55 AM8:10 PM13h 15m6:55 AM - 7:31 AM7:34 PM - 8:10 PM
Apr 176:53 AM8:11 PM13h 18m6:53 AM - 7:30 AM7:35 PM - 8:11 PM
Apr 186:52 AM8:12 PM13h 20m6:52 AM - 7:28 AM7:36 PM - 8:12 PM
Apr 196:50 AM8:13 PM13h 23m6:50 AM - 7:27 AM7:37 PM - 8:13 PM
Apr 206:49 AM8:14 PM13h 25m6:49 AM - 7:26 AM7:38 PM - 8:14 PM
Apr 216:48 AM8:15 PM13h 28m6:48 AM - 7:24 AM7:39 PM - 8:15 PM
Apr 226:46 AM8:16 PM13h 30m6:46 AM - 7:23 AM7:40 PM - 8:16 PM
Apr 236:45 AM8:17 PM13h 33m6:45 AM - 7:21 AM7:41 PM - 8:17 PM
Apr 246:43 AM8:19 PM13h 35m6:43 AM - 7:20 AM7:42 PM - 8:19 PM
Apr 256:42 AM8:20 PM13h 38m6:42 AM - 7:19 AM7:43 PM - 8:20 PM
Apr 266:41 AM8:21 PM13h 40m6:41 AM - 7:18 AM7:44 PM - 8:21 PM
Apr 276:39 AM8:22 PM13h 42m6:39 AM - 7:16 AM7:45 PM - 8:22 PM
Apr 286:38 AM8:23 PM13h 45m6:38 AM - 7:15 AM7:45 PM - 8:23 PM
Apr 296:37 AM8:24 PM13h 47m6:37 AM - 7:14 AM7:46 PM - 8:24 PM
Apr 306:35 AM8:25 PM13h 49m6:35 AM - 7:13 AM7:47 PM - 8:25 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Columbus in April

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through April as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Columbus, Ohio, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in April.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Columbus, Ohio in April?

Today, the sun rises in Columbus, Ohio at 7:15 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Columbus, Ohio in April?

Today, the sun sets in Columbus, Ohio at 6:18 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Columbus, Ohio in April?

Today's daylight in Columbus, Ohio lasts about 11h 2m. As we move through April, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Columbus, Ohio?

Golden hour in Columbus, Ohio refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

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How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.