Indianapolis Sunrise & Sunset in October 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 Indianapolis, Indiana throughout October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of October in Indianapolis reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During October, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Indianapolis benefit from accurate October sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding October's sun time patterns in Indianapolis, Indiana enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. 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.

October is a seasonal transition month for Indianapolis 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.

October daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 32m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 44m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 15m shorter by month end.

Key October Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 7:40 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 8:12 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 7:30 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 6:46 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 15m from start to end of month

October averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:55 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:07 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 12m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Oct 17:40 AM7:30 PM11h 50m7:40 AM - 8:16 AM6:55 PM - 7:30 PM
Oct 27:41 AM7:29 PM11h 47m7:41 AM - 8:17 AM6:53 PM - 7:29 PM
Oct 37:42 AM7:27 PM11h 45m7:42 AM - 8:18 AM6:51 PM - 7:27 PM
Oct 47:43 AM7:25 PM11h 42m7:43 AM - 8:19 AM6:50 PM - 7:25 PM
Oct 57:44 AM7:24 PM11h 39m7:44 AM - 8:20 AM6:48 PM - 7:24 PM
Oct 67:45 AM7:22 PM11h 37m7:45 AM - 8:21 AM6:46 PM - 7:22 PM
Oct 77:46 AM7:21 PM11h 34m7:46 AM - 8:22 AM6:45 PM - 7:21 PM
Oct 87:47 AM7:19 PM11h 32m7:47 AM - 8:23 AM6:43 PM - 7:19 PM
Oct 97:48 AM7:17 PM11h 29m7:48 AM - 8:24 AM6:41 PM - 7:17 PM
Oct 107:49 AM7:16 PM11h 27m7:49 AM - 8:25 AM6:40 PM - 7:16 PM
Oct 117:50 AM7:14 PM11h 24m7:50 AM - 8:26 AM6:38 PM - 7:14 PM
Oct 127:51 AM7:13 PM11h 22m7:51 AM - 8:28 AM6:36 PM - 7:13 PM
Oct 137:52 AM7:11 PM11h 19m7:52 AM - 8:29 AM6:35 PM - 7:11 PM
Oct 147:53 AM7:10 PM11h 16m7:53 AM - 8:30 AM6:33 PM - 7:10 PM
Oct 157:54 AM7:08 PM11h 14m7:54 AM - 8:31 AM6:32 PM - 7:08 PM
Oct 167:55 AM7:07 PM11h 11m7:55 AM - 8:32 AM6:30 PM - 7:07 PM
Oct 177:56 AM7:05 PM11h 9m7:56 AM - 8:33 AM6:29 PM - 7:05 PM
Oct 187:57 AM7:04 PM11h 6m7:57 AM - 8:34 AM6:27 PM - 7:04 PM
Oct 197:59 AM7:02 PM11h 4m7:59 AM - 8:35 AM6:26 PM - 7:02 PM
Oct 208:00 AM7:01 PM11h 1m8:00 AM - 8:36 AM6:24 PM - 7:01 PM
Oct 218:01 AM6:59 PM10h 59m8:01 AM - 8:38 AM6:23 PM - 6:59 PM
Oct 228:02 AM6:58 PM10h 56m8:02 AM - 8:39 AM6:21 PM - 6:58 PM
Oct 238:03 AM6:57 PM10h 54m8:03 AM - 8:40 AM6:20 PM - 6:57 PM
Oct 248:04 AM6:55 PM10h 51m8:04 AM - 8:41 AM6:18 PM - 6:55 PM
Oct 258:05 AM6:54 PM10h 49m8:05 AM - 8:42 AM6:17 PM - 6:54 PM
Oct 268:06 AM6:53 PM10h 47m8:06 AM - 8:44 AM6:15 PM - 6:53 PM
Oct 278:07 AM6:51 PM10h 44m8:07 AM - 8:45 AM6:14 PM - 6:51 PM
Oct 288:08 AM6:50 PM10h 42m8:08 AM - 8:46 AM6:12 PM - 6:50 PM
Oct 298:09 AM6:49 PM10h 39m8:09 AM - 8:47 AM6:11 PM - 6:49 PM
Oct 308:11 AM6:48 PM10h 37m8:11 AM - 8:48 AM6:10 PM - 6:48 PM
Oct 318:12 AM6:46 PM10h 35m8:12 AM - 8:50 AM6:08 PM - 6:46 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Indianapolis, Indiana in October?

Today, the sun rises in Indianapolis, Indiana at 7:28 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Indianapolis, Indiana in October?

Today, the sun sets in Indianapolis, Indiana at 6:30 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Indianapolis, Indiana in October?

Today's daylight in Indianapolis, Indiana lasts about 11h 3m. As we move through October, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Indianapolis, Indiana?

Golden hour in Indianapolis, 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.

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.