Lincoln Sunrise & Sunset in October 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Lincoln, Nebraska throughout October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During October, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in October, 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 Lincoln depend on October's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in October brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 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 7:23 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 7:56 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 7:12 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 6:27 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 18m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Oct 17:23 AM7:12 PM11h 49m7:23 AM - 7:59 AM6:36 PM - 7:12 PM
Oct 27:24 AM7:10 PM11h 46m7:24 AM - 8:00 AM6:34 PM - 7:10 PM
Oct 37:25 AM7:09 PM11h 44m7:25 AM - 8:01 AM6:32 PM - 7:09 PM
Oct 47:26 AM7:07 PM11h 41m7:26 AM - 8:02 AM6:31 PM - 7:07 PM
Oct 57:27 AM7:05 PM11h 38m7:27 AM - 8:03 AM6:29 PM - 7:05 PM
Oct 67:28 AM7:04 PM11h 36m7:28 AM - 8:05 AM6:27 PM - 7:04 PM
Oct 77:29 AM7:02 PM11h 33m7:29 AM - 8:06 AM6:26 PM - 7:02 PM
Oct 87:30 AM7:01 PM11h 30m7:30 AM - 8:07 AM6:24 PM - 7:01 PM
Oct 97:31 AM6:59 PM11h 28m7:31 AM - 8:08 AM6:22 PM - 6:59 PM
Oct 107:32 AM6:57 PM11h 25m7:32 AM - 8:09 AM6:21 PM - 6:57 PM
Oct 117:33 AM6:56 PM11h 22m7:33 AM - 8:10 AM6:19 PM - 6:56 PM
Oct 127:34 AM6:54 PM11h 20m7:34 AM - 8:11 AM6:17 PM - 6:54 PM
Oct 137:35 AM6:53 PM11h 17m7:35 AM - 8:12 AM6:16 PM - 6:53 PM
Oct 147:36 AM6:51 PM11h 15m7:36 AM - 8:13 AM6:14 PM - 6:51 PM
Oct 157:38 AM6:49 PM11h 12m7:38 AM - 8:15 AM6:12 PM - 6:49 PM
Oct 167:39 AM6:48 PM11h 9m7:39 AM - 8:16 AM6:11 PM - 6:48 PM
Oct 177:40 AM6:46 PM11h 7m7:40 AM - 8:17 AM6:09 PM - 6:46 PM
Oct 187:41 AM6:45 PM11h 4m7:41 AM - 8:18 AM6:07 PM - 6:45 PM
Oct 197:42 AM6:43 PM11h 1m7:42 AM - 8:19 AM6:06 PM - 6:43 PM
Oct 207:43 AM6:42 PM10h 59m7:43 AM - 8:21 AM6:04 PM - 6:42 PM
Oct 217:44 AM6:40 PM10h 56m7:44 AM - 8:22 AM6:03 PM - 6:40 PM
Oct 227:45 AM6:39 PM10h 54m7:45 AM - 8:23 AM6:01 PM - 6:39 PM
Oct 237:46 AM6:38 PM10h 51m7:46 AM - 8:24 AM6:00 PM - 6:38 PM
Oct 247:47 AM6:36 PM10h 49m7:47 AM - 8:25 AM5:58 PM - 6:36 PM
Oct 257:49 AM6:35 PM10h 46m7:49 AM - 8:27 AM5:57 PM - 6:35 PM
Oct 267:50 AM6:33 PM10h 44m7:50 AM - 8:28 AM5:55 PM - 6:33 PM
Oct 277:51 AM6:32 PM10h 41m7:51 AM - 8:29 AM5:54 PM - 6:32 PM
Oct 287:52 AM6:31 PM10h 39m7:52 AM - 8:30 AM5:52 PM - 6:31 PM
Oct 297:53 AM6:29 PM10h 36m7:53 AM - 8:32 AM5:51 PM - 6:29 PM
Oct 307:54 AM6:28 PM10h 34m7:54 AM - 8:33 AM5:50 PM - 6:28 PM
Oct 317:56 AM6:27 PM10h 31m7:56 AM - 8:34 AM5:48 PM - 6:27 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About sunrise and sunset in Lincoln 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 Lincoln, Nebraska, 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 Lincoln, Nebraska in October?

Today, the sun rises in Lincoln, Nebraska at 7:50 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Lincoln, Nebraska in October?

Today, the sun sets in Lincoln, Nebraska at 5:22 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Lincoln, Nebraska in October?

Today's daylight in Lincoln, Nebraska lasts about 9h 31m. As we move through October, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Lincoln, Nebraska?

Golden hour in Lincoln, Nebraska 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.