Best Wedding Ceremony Time in Columbus, OH for Golden-Hour Photos (2026)
What time should a Columbus, OH wedding ceremony start for the best photos? Sunset changes every month, so the ideal time does too. The photographer trick: start ~90 minutes before sunset so the ceremony ends as golden hour begins. Month-by-month for Columbus, OH, 2026 (local time):
| Month (2026) | Sunset | Ideal ceremony start |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5:32 PM | 4:02 PM |
| Feb | 6:08 PM | 4:38 PM |
| Mar | 7:39 PM | 6:09 PM |
| Apr | 8:11 PM | 6:41 PM |
| May | 8:41 PM | 7:11 PM |
| Jun | 9:02 PM | 7:32 PM |
| Jul | 8:59 PM | 7:29 PM |
| Aug | 8:27 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Sep | 7:39 PM | 6:09 PM |
| Oct | 6:51 PM | 5:21 PM |
| Nov | 5:15 PM | 3:45 PM |
| Dec | 5:08 PM | 3:38 PM |
Computed from NOAA solar formulas for Columbus, OH. Golden hour = ~60 min before sunset; ideal start assumes a 30-min ceremony.
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How to use these times
A June Columbus, OH wedding has sunset near 9:02 PM (ceremony ~7:32 PM); December drops to 5:08 PM, so go mid-afternoon with a candlelit reception. Rule: find sunset, count back 90 minutes. Get ready at the venue, keep a morning buffer hour, and go unplugged for the ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
What time is golden hour in Columbus, OH?
Roughly 9:02 PM in June and 5:08 PM in December โ full table above.
What time should my Columbus, OH ceremony start?
~90 minutes before sunset; a June Columbus, OH wedding is around 7:32 PM.
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