Sunrise & Sunset in Omaha

United States · 41.26°N, -95.93°E · Today, May 2, 2026

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Sunrise
06:20 AM
Solar Noon
01:20 PM
Sunset
08:21 PM
Daylight
14h 1m

Tomorrow's Sunrise & Sunset in Omaha

Sunrise
06:19 AM
Sunset
08:22 PM
Daylight
14h 3m

Detailed Solar Information

Civil Twilight Start
05:50 AM
Civil Twilight End
08:51 PM
Golden Hour (morning)
Sunrise – 06:58 AM
Golden Hour (evening)
07:42 PM – Sunset
Latitude
41.2565°
Longitude
-95.9345°

Next 30 Days

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
May 2(today)06:20 AM08:21 PM14h 1m
May 306:19 AM08:22 PM14h 3m
May 406:17 AM08:23 PM14h 5m
May 506:16 AM08:24 PM14h 8m
May 606:15 AM08:25 PM14h 10m
May 706:14 AM08:26 PM14h 12m
May 806:13 AM08:27 PM14h 14m
May 906:11 AM08:28 PM14h 17m
May 1006:10 AM08:29 PM14h 19m
May 1106:09 AM08:30 PM14h 21m
May 1206:08 AM08:31 PM14h 23m
May 1306:07 AM08:32 PM14h 25m
May 1406:06 AM08:33 PM14h 27m
May 1506:05 AM08:34 PM14h 29m
May 1606:04 AM08:35 PM14h 31m
May 1706:03 AM08:36 PM14h 33m
May 1806:02 AM08:37 PM14h 35m
May 1906:01 AM08:38 PM14h 37m
May 2006:01 AM08:39 PM14h 38m
May 2106:00 AM08:40 PM14h 40m
May 2205:59 AM08:41 PM14h 42m
May 2305:58 AM08:42 PM14h 44m
May 2405:57 AM08:43 PM14h 45m
May 2505:57 AM08:44 PM14h 47m
May 2605:56 AM08:44 PM14h 48m
May 2705:55 AM08:45 PM14h 50m
May 2805:55 AM08:46 PM14h 51m
May 2905:54 AM08:47 PM14h 53m
May 3005:54 AM08:48 PM14h 54m
May 3105:53 AM08:49 PM14h 55m

🌅 Golden Hour Guide for Omaha

Morning Golden Hour

Begins at sunrise (06:20 AM) and lasts approximately 30–60 minutes. Warm, directional light from a low angle — ideal for portraits, cityscapes, and landscapes.

Evening Golden Hour

Begins approximately 60 minutes before sunset (08:21 PM). The last light of day turns golden and orange — often more dramatic than the morning.

Civil Twilight

The sky transitions between 05:50 AM and 08:51 PM. Soft, diffuse blue light with no harsh shadows — favored by portrait photographers.

Photography Tips

Arrive 15 minutes early to set up. Shoot RAW for better exposure latitude. Use a tripod for longer exposures during twilight. Cloudy days can soften and extend golden hour light.

Understanding Daylight in Omaha

Omaha is located at 41.26°N latitude, which determines its seasonal daylight variation. At this mid-latitude location, Omaha experiences significant seasonal swings. Winter brings short days with late sunrises and early sunsets, while summer delivers long days with early sunrises and late sunsets — often more than 4–6 hours of difference across the year.

Solar noon in Omaha today is at 01:20 PM — the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. This is not necessarily 12:00 PM on the clock; timezone conventions and longitude within a timezone zone can shift solar noon significantly from clock noon. The difference between clock noon and solar noon is called the equation of time, and it varies throughout the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise in Omaha today is at 06:20 AM local time. Sunset is at 08:21 PM.
Omaha has approximately 14h 1m of daylight today.
Solar noon in Omaha today is at 01:20 PM, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
Morning golden hour in Omaha is around sunrise (06:20 AM). Evening golden hour starts around 07:42 PM and ends at sunset (08:21 PM).
Omaha is located at 41.2565°N, -95.9345°E. These coordinates are used to calculate precise sunrise and sunset times.
Civil twilight in Omaha begins at 05:50 AM and ends at 08:51 PM. During this time the sun is less than 6° below the horizon, providing enough natural light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Omaha observes the America/Chicago timezone. This timezone is used to determine local time throughout the region and influences the timing of sunrise, sunset, and solar noon.
As a location 41.3° north, Omaha's sunrise and sunset times vary significantly throughout the year based on latitude. Omaha's mid-latitude location means dramatic seasonal swings in day length. Winter brings short days with late sunrises and early sunsets, while summer delivers long days with early sunrises and late sunsets.
Solar noon in Omaha occurs at 01:20 PM local time, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky directly south (or north in the Southern Hemisphere). This moment defines the middle of the daylight period.
In Omaha at latitude 41°, daylight hours vary dramatically between seasons. The difference between the longest day (near summer solstice) and shortest day (near winter solstice) can exceed 4 hours, driven by the tilt of Earth's axis.
Sunrise and sunset times for Omaha are calculated using astronomical algorithms that account for the precise latitude (41.2565°) and longitude (-95.9345°), the date, Earth's orbital position, and atmospheric refraction. These factors produce accurate times for solar events.
Today in Omaha: sunrise 06:20 AM, morning golden hour ends before solar noon, solar noon arrives around 01:20 PM, evening golden hour begins around 07:42 PM, civil twilight starts 05:50 AM, sunset 08:21 PM, civil twilight ends 08:51 PM. Each phase has distinct photographic and observational qualities.
Tomorrow in Omaha sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 08:22 PM, giving 14h 3m of daylight.
Tonight in Omaha, the moon is in the Full Moon phase with 97% illumination. For exact moonrise and moonset times, visit the dedicated moon page for Omaha.
It gets dark in Omaha at 08:51 PM, when civil twilight ends and the sun drops more than 6° below the horizon. After this point, artificial lighting is needed for most outdoor activities.
It starts getting light in Omaha at 05:50 AM, when morning civil twilight begins — before the official sunrise at 06:20 AM. During civil twilight there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Sunset in Omaha tomorrow is at 08:22 PM, giving 14h 3m of total daylight.
In Omaha today, morning golden hour runs from sunrise at 06:20 AM for about 30–60 minutes. Evening golden hour begins around 07:42 PM and lasts until sunset at 08:21 PM. Civil twilight at 05:50 AM in the morning and 08:51 PM in the evening also provides soft, diffused light ideal for landscape and portrait photography.

From the Blog

Data verified by Dr. Meera Iyer, Astrophysicist · Sources: Jean Meeus' Astronomical Algorithms, USNO Solar Tables · Methodology
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