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Sunrise and sunset in Des Moines, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:24 AM–8:01 AM and 6:02 PM–6:39 PM
Times are local time in Des Moines. Current time in Des Moines →
Sunrise and sunset in Des Moines through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 8m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 24m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 51m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 24m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 11m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 13m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 29m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 3m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 37m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 14m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 41m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 19m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 0m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 31m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 59m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 10m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 9m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 54m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 24m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 53m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 9m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 31m |
Calculated for 41.60°N, 93.61°W, including daylight saving time where Des Moines uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Des Moines this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 12m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 9m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:41 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 8:53 PM on June 20
Questions
What time is sunrise in Des Moines today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 6:39 PM in Des Moines, giving 11 hours 16 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Des Moines?
The longest day in Des Moines in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Des Moines?
The shortest day in Des Moines in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Des Moines?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:41 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 8:53 PM on June 20. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Des Moines?
Today, golden hour in Des Moines is from sunrise (7:24 AM) to 8:01 AM in the morning, and from 6:02 PM to sunset (6:39 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.