Louisville Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Louisville, Kentucky throughout April 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During April, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in April, 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 Louisville depend on April's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in April brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Louisville, Kentucky. 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 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.

Key April Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: April 1 at 7:30 AM
  • Latest sunrise: April 30 at 6:50 AM
  • Earliest sunset: April 1 at 8:05 PM
  • Latest sunset: April 30 at 8:33 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 8m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for April 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Apr 17:30 AM8:05 PM12h 35m7:30 AM - 8:05 AM7:30 PM - 8:05 PM
Apr 27:29 AM8:06 PM12h 37m7:29 AM - 8:04 AM7:31 PM - 8:06 PM
Apr 37:27 AM8:07 PM12h 40m7:27 AM - 8:02 AM7:32 PM - 8:07 PM
Apr 47:26 AM8:08 PM12h 42m7:26 AM - 8:01 AM7:33 PM - 8:08 PM
Apr 57:24 AM8:09 PM12h 45m7:24 AM - 7:59 AM7:34 PM - 8:09 PM
Apr 67:23 AM8:10 PM12h 47m7:23 AM - 7:58 AM7:35 PM - 8:10 PM
Apr 77:21 AM8:11 PM12h 50m7:21 AM - 7:56 AM7:36 PM - 8:11 PM
Apr 87:20 AM8:12 PM12h 52m7:20 AM - 7:55 AM7:37 PM - 8:12 PM
Apr 97:18 AM8:13 PM12h 55m7:18 AM - 7:53 AM7:38 PM - 8:13 PM
Apr 107:17 AM8:14 PM12h 57m7:17 AM - 7:52 AM7:39 PM - 8:14 PM
Apr 117:15 AM8:15 PM12h 59m7:15 AM - 7:50 AM7:39 PM - 8:15 PM
Apr 127:14 AM8:16 PM13h 2m7:14 AM - 7:49 AM7:40 PM - 8:16 PM
Apr 137:12 AM8:16 PM13h 4m7:12 AM - 7:48 AM7:41 PM - 8:16 PM
Apr 147:11 AM8:17 PM13h 7m7:11 AM - 7:46 AM7:42 PM - 8:17 PM
Apr 157:09 AM8:18 PM13h 9m7:09 AM - 7:45 AM7:43 PM - 8:18 PM
Apr 167:08 AM8:19 PM13h 11m7:08 AM - 7:43 AM7:44 PM - 8:19 PM
Apr 177:07 AM8:20 PM13h 14m7:07 AM - 7:42 AM7:45 PM - 8:20 PM
Apr 187:05 AM8:21 PM13h 16m7:05 AM - 7:41 AM7:46 PM - 8:21 PM
Apr 197:04 AM8:22 PM13h 18m7:04 AM - 7:39 AM7:47 PM - 8:22 PM
Apr 207:02 AM8:23 PM13h 21m7:02 AM - 7:38 AM7:47 PM - 8:23 PM
Apr 217:01 AM8:24 PM13h 23m7:01 AM - 7:37 AM7:48 PM - 8:24 PM
Apr 227:00 AM8:25 PM13h 25m7:00 AM - 7:35 AM7:49 PM - 8:25 PM
Apr 236:58 AM8:26 PM13h 28m6:58 AM - 7:34 AM7:50 PM - 8:26 PM
Apr 246:57 AM8:27 PM13h 30m6:57 AM - 7:33 AM7:51 PM - 8:27 PM
Apr 256:56 AM8:28 PM13h 32m6:56 AM - 7:32 AM7:52 PM - 8:28 PM
Apr 266:55 AM8:29 PM13h 34m6:55 AM - 7:31 AM7:53 PM - 8:29 PM
Apr 276:53 AM8:30 PM13h 36m6:53 AM - 7:29 AM7:54 PM - 8:30 PM
Apr 286:52 AM8:31 PM13h 39m6:52 AM - 7:28 AM7:55 PM - 8:31 PM
Apr 296:51 AM8:32 PM13h 41m6:51 AM - 7:27 AM7:55 PM - 8:32 PM
Apr 306:50 AM8:33 PM13h 43m6:50 AM - 7:26 AM7:56 PM - 8:33 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About sunrise and sunset in Louisville 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 Louisville, Kentucky, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Louisville, Kentucky in April?

Today, the sun rises in Louisville, Kentucky at 8:00 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Louisville, Kentucky in April?

Today, the sun sets in Louisville, Kentucky at 5:45 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Louisville, Kentucky in April?

Today's daylight in Louisville, Kentucky lasts about 9h 45m. As we move through April, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Louisville, Kentucky?

Golden hour in Louisville, Kentucky 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.