Fort Wayne Sunrise & Sunset in October 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Fort Wayne, Indiana throughout October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. October marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in October 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 Fort Wayne use October'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 Fort Wayne during October 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 October 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 October Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 7:37 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 8:10 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 7:26 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 6:40 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 19m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Oct 17:37 AM7:26 PM11h 49m7:37 AM - 8:13 AM6:49 PM - 7:26 PM
Oct 27:38 AM7:24 PM11h 46m7:38 AM - 8:14 AM6:48 PM - 7:24 PM
Oct 37:39 AM7:22 PM11h 44m7:39 AM - 8:15 AM6:46 PM - 7:22 PM
Oct 47:40 AM7:21 PM11h 41m7:40 AM - 8:16 AM6:44 PM - 7:21 PM
Oct 57:41 AM7:19 PM11h 38m7:41 AM - 8:17 AM6:42 PM - 7:19 PM
Oct 67:42 AM7:17 PM11h 36m7:42 AM - 8:19 AM6:41 PM - 7:17 PM
Oct 77:43 AM7:16 PM11h 33m7:43 AM - 8:20 AM6:39 PM - 7:16 PM
Oct 87:44 AM7:14 PM11h 30m7:44 AM - 8:21 AM6:37 PM - 7:14 PM
Oct 97:45 AM7:13 PM11h 27m7:45 AM - 8:22 AM6:36 PM - 7:13 PM
Oct 107:46 AM7:11 PM11h 25m7:46 AM - 8:23 AM6:34 PM - 7:11 PM
Oct 117:47 AM7:09 PM11h 22m7:47 AM - 8:24 AM6:32 PM - 7:09 PM
Oct 127:48 AM7:08 PM11h 19m7:48 AM - 8:25 AM6:31 PM - 7:08 PM
Oct 137:49 AM7:06 PM11h 17m7:49 AM - 8:26 AM6:29 PM - 7:06 PM
Oct 147:50 AM7:05 PM11h 14m7:50 AM - 8:28 AM6:27 PM - 7:05 PM
Oct 157:51 AM7:03 PM11h 11m7:51 AM - 8:29 AM6:26 PM - 7:03 PM
Oct 167:53 AM7:01 PM11h 9m7:53 AM - 8:30 AM6:24 PM - 7:01 PM
Oct 177:54 AM7:00 PM11h 6m7:54 AM - 8:31 AM6:22 PM - 7:00 PM
Oct 187:55 AM6:58 PM11h 4m7:55 AM - 8:32 AM6:21 PM - 6:58 PM
Oct 197:56 AM6:57 PM11h 1m7:56 AM - 8:33 AM6:19 PM - 6:57 PM
Oct 207:57 AM6:55 PM10h 58m7:57 AM - 8:35 AM6:18 PM - 6:55 PM
Oct 217:58 AM6:54 PM10h 56m7:58 AM - 8:36 AM6:16 PM - 6:54 PM
Oct 227:59 AM6:52 PM10h 53m7:59 AM - 8:37 AM6:15 PM - 6:52 PM
Oct 238:00 AM6:51 PM10h 51m8:00 AM - 8:38 AM6:13 PM - 6:51 PM
Oct 248:02 AM6:50 PM10h 48m8:02 AM - 8:40 AM6:11 PM - 6:50 PM
Oct 258:03 AM6:48 PM10h 45m8:03 AM - 8:41 AM6:10 PM - 6:48 PM
Oct 268:04 AM6:47 PM10h 43m8:04 AM - 8:42 AM6:08 PM - 6:47 PM
Oct 278:05 AM6:45 PM10h 40m8:05 AM - 8:43 AM6:07 PM - 6:45 PM
Oct 288:06 AM6:44 PM10h 38m8:06 AM - 8:45 AM6:06 PM - 6:44 PM
Oct 298:07 AM6:43 PM10h 35m8:07 AM - 8:46 AM6:04 PM - 6:43 PM
Oct 308:09 AM6:41 PM10h 33m8:09 AM - 8:47 AM6:03 PM - 6:41 PM
Oct 318:10 AM6:40 PM10h 30m8:10 AM - 8:49 AM6:01 PM - 6:40 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About sunrise and sunset in Fort Wayne in October

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through October as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Fort Wayne, Indiana, 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 October.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Fort Wayne, Indiana in October?

Today, the sun rises in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 8:05 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Fort Wayne, Indiana in October?

Today, the sun sets in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 5:35 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Fort Wayne, Indiana in October?

Today's daylight in Fort Wayne, Indiana lasts about 9h 30m. As we move through October, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Fort Wayne, Indiana?

Golden hour in Fort Wayne, Indiana 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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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.