Sun direction in Indianapolis (United States)

For On Now

On 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 07:14 and sets at 20:16 in Indianapolis, giving 12h56mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 13:45. All times are local to Indianapolis.

Solar data for Indianapolis

06:47Dawn time in Indianapolis
07:14Sunrise time in Indianapolis
07:17—20:13 — Daylight time in Indianapolis
13:45Solar noon in Indianapolis
20:16Sunset time in Indianapolis
20:44Dusk time in Indianapolis


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Time :
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Position :
39.7685155,-86.1580736
Timezone :
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Daylight duration :
12h56mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—05:40Night
05:40—06:14Astronomical twilight
06:14—06:47Nautical twilight
06:47—07:14Civil twilight
06:47Dawn
07:14Sunrise
07:17—20:13 — Daylight
13:45Solar noon
20:16Sunset
20:44Dusk
20:16—20:44 — Civil twilight
20:44—21:17 — Nautical twilight
21:17—21:51 — Astronomical twilight
21:51—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Indianapolis (United States). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !