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What time is sunrise and sunset in Princeton?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Princeton, Kentucky. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:57 AM
100° EDawn 6:30 AM

Sunrise in Princeton will be at 6:57:11 AM CDT (in 1h 56m).

Sunset
6:16 PM
260° WDusk 6:42 PM

Sunset in Princeton will be at 6:16:48 PM CDT (in 13h 16m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:30 AM

Daylight
11h 19m
Darkness
9h 51m
Solar noon
12:37 PM
Sun altitude
23.8° below
Sun direction
82° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:58 AM
100° EDawn 6:31 AM

Sunrise in Princeton will be at 6:58:06 AM CDT (in 25h 57m).

Sunset
6:15 PM
259° WDusk 6:41 PM

Sunset in Princeton will be at 6:15:27 PM CDT (in 37h 14m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Princeton

Waxing Crescent
24% illuminated
Moonrise
12:04 PM
Moonset
9:14 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:44 AM6:36 PM11h 52m
2 Fri6:45 AM6:35 PM11h 49m
3 Sat6:46 AM6:33 PM11h 47m
4 Sun6:47 AM6:32 PM11h 45m
5 Mon6:48 AM6:30 PM11h 42m
6 Tue6:49 AM6:29 PM11h 40m
7 Wed6:49 AM6:28 PM11h 38m
8 Thu6:50 AM6:26 PM11h 35m
9 Fri6:51 AM6:25 PM11h 33m
10 Sat6:52 AM6:23 PM11h 31m
11 Sun6:53 AM6:22 PM11h 28m
12 Mon6:54 AM6:20 PM11h 26m
13 Tue6:55 AM6:19 PM11h 24m
14 Wed6:56 AM6:18 PM11h 21m
15 Thu6:57 AM6:16 PM11h 19m
Thursday, October 15
11h 19m 37s of daylight·−2m 16s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:30 AM – 6:42 PM
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Time
5:01 AM
Altitude
-23.8°
Heading
82° E
Light
Night

5:01 AM, Night, altitude -23.8 degrees

16 Fri6:58 AM6:15 PM11h 17m
17 Sat6:59 AM6:14 PM11h 15m
18 Sun6:59 AM6:12 PM11h 12m
19 Mon7:00 AM6:11 PM11h 10m
20 Tue7:01 AM6:10 PM11h 08m
21 Wed7:02 AM6:08 PM11h 06m
22 Thu7:03 AM6:07 PM11h 03m
23 Fri7:04 AM6:06 PM11h 01m
24 Sat7:05 AM6:05 PM10h 59m
25 Sun7:06 AM6:04 PM10h 57m
26 Mon7:07 AM6:02 PM10h 55m
27 Tue7:08 AM6:01 PM10h 53m
28 Wed7:09 AM6:00 PM10h 50m
29 Thu7:10 AM5:59 PM10h 48m
30 Fri7:11 AM5:58 PM10h 46m
31 Sat7:12 AM5:57 PM10h 44m

Photos

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Princeton, United States

What time does the sun rise in Princeton today?
Sunrise in Princeton today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:57 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Princeton today?
Sunset today is at 6:16 PM, after 11h 19m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Princeton tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:42 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:43 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Princeton, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Princeton is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 42m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Princeton, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Princeton, Kentucky is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 36m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Princeton get in summer than in winter?
Princeton gets 5h 06m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 42m against 9h 36m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Princeton?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Princeton is on Friday, June 12, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:31 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Princeton?
The latest sunset is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:15 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Princeton?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the sun down by 4:34 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Princeton?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:14 AM.
Does Princeton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Princeton uses Central Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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