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Sunrise and sunset in St. Louis, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:08 AM–7:43 AM and 5:53 PM–6:28 PM
Times are local time in St. Louis. Current time in St. Louis →
Sunrise and sunset in St. Louis through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 48m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 13m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 34m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 5m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 40m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 29m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 31m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 46m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 15m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 46m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 19m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 37m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 12m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 48m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 16m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 41m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 51m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 49m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 37m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 10m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 42m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 3m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 28m |
Calculated for 38.63°N, 90.20°W, including daylight saving time where St. Louis uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in St. Louis this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 52m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 28m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:37 AM on June 7
- Latest sunset: 8:30 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in St. Louis today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 6:28 PM in St. Louis, giving 11 hours 21 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in St. Louis?
The longest day in St. Louis in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 52 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in St. Louis?
The shortest day in St. Louis in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in St. Louis?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:37 AM on June 7, and the latest sunset is 8:30 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in St. Louis?
Today, golden hour in St. Louis is from sunrise (7:08 AM) to 7:43 AM in the morning, and from 5:53 PM to sunset (6:28 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.