Dayton Sunrise & Sunset in May 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Dayton, Ohio throughout May 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During May, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in May, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Dayton depend on May's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in May brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Dayton, Ohio. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during May 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.

Key May Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: May 1 at 6:39 AM
  • Latest sunrise: May 31 at 6:13 AM
  • Earliest sunset: May 1 at 8:30 PM
  • Latest sunset: May 31 at 8:58 PM
  • Day length change: +0h 54m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for May 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
May 16:39 AM8:30 PM13h 51m6:39 AM - 7:17 AM7:53 PM - 8:30 PM
May 26:38 AM8:31 PM13h 53m6:38 AM - 7:15 AM7:54 PM - 8:31 PM
May 36:37 AM8:32 PM13h 55m6:37 AM - 7:14 AM7:55 PM - 8:32 PM
May 46:36 AM8:33 PM13h 57m6:36 AM - 7:13 AM7:56 PM - 8:33 PM
May 56:34 AM8:34 PM14h 0m6:34 AM - 7:12 AM7:57 PM - 8:34 PM
May 66:33 AM8:35 PM14h 2m6:33 AM - 7:11 AM7:57 PM - 8:35 PM
May 76:32 AM8:36 PM14h 4m6:32 AM - 7:10 AM7:58 PM - 8:36 PM
May 86:31 AM8:37 PM14h 6m6:31 AM - 7:09 AM7:59 PM - 8:37 PM
May 96:30 AM8:38 PM14h 8m6:30 AM - 7:08 AM8:00 PM - 8:38 PM
May 106:29 AM8:39 PM14h 10m6:29 AM - 7:07 AM8:01 PM - 8:39 PM
May 116:28 AM8:40 PM14h 12m6:28 AM - 7:06 AM8:02 PM - 8:40 PM
May 126:27 AM8:41 PM14h 14m6:27 AM - 7:05 AM8:03 PM - 8:41 PM
May 136:26 AM8:42 PM14h 16m6:26 AM - 7:04 AM8:04 PM - 8:42 PM
May 146:25 AM8:43 PM14h 18m6:25 AM - 7:03 AM8:05 PM - 8:43 PM
May 156:24 AM8:44 PM14h 20m6:24 AM - 7:02 AM8:06 PM - 8:44 PM
May 166:23 AM8:45 PM14h 22m6:23 AM - 7:02 AM8:06 PM - 8:45 PM
May 176:22 AM8:46 PM14h 24m6:22 AM - 7:01 AM8:07 PM - 8:46 PM
May 186:21 AM8:47 PM14h 26m6:21 AM - 7:00 AM8:08 PM - 8:47 PM
May 196:20 AM8:48 PM14h 27m6:20 AM - 6:59 AM8:09 PM - 8:48 PM
May 206:20 AM8:49 PM14h 29m6:20 AM - 6:59 AM8:10 PM - 8:49 PM
May 216:19 AM8:50 PM14h 31m6:19 AM - 6:58 AM8:11 PM - 8:50 PM
May 226:18 AM8:50 PM14h 32m6:18 AM - 6:57 AM8:11 PM - 8:50 PM
May 236:17 AM8:51 PM14h 34m6:17 AM - 6:57 AM8:12 PM - 8:51 PM
May 246:17 AM8:52 PM14h 36m6:17 AM - 6:56 AM8:13 PM - 8:52 PM
May 256:16 AM8:53 PM14h 37m6:16 AM - 6:55 AM8:14 PM - 8:53 PM
May 266:15 AM8:54 PM14h 39m6:15 AM - 6:55 AM8:15 PM - 8:54 PM
May 276:15 AM8:55 PM14h 40m6:15 AM - 6:54 AM8:15 PM - 8:55 PM
May 286:14 AM8:56 PM14h 41m6:14 AM - 6:54 AM8:16 PM - 8:56 PM
May 296:14 AM8:56 PM14h 43m6:14 AM - 6:53 AM8:17 PM - 8:56 PM
May 306:13 AM8:57 PM14h 44m6:13 AM - 6:53 AM8:17 PM - 8:57 PM
May 316:13 AM8:58 PM14h 45m6:13 AM - 6:52 AM8:18 PM - 8:58 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About sunrise and sunset in Dayton in May

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through May as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Dayton, 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 May.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Dayton, Ohio in May?

Today, the sun rises in Dayton, Ohio at 7:57 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout May, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Dayton, Ohio in May?

Today, the sun sets in Dayton, Ohio at 5:35 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout May, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Dayton, Ohio in May?

Today's daylight in Dayton, Ohio lasts about 9h 37m. As we move through May, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Dayton, Ohio?

Golden hour in Dayton, 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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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.