Sunset & Sunrise Today in Muncie, Indiana
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Muncie: sunrise 6:25 AM, sunset 9:09 PM.
Muncie, Indiana sees the sun come up at 6:25 AM and go down at 9:09 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 44m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Muncie at 1:47 PM.
Because Muncie is at 40.19° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 20 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Muncie keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Muncie runs from about 8:30 PM to 9:29 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:29 PM to 9:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Muncie is at 9:09 PM and sunrise at 6:25 AM — about 1m 22s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Muncie drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Muncie right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Muncie ranges from as early as 5:15 PM (around December 1) to as late as 9:14 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 01m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 17m.
Moon in Muncie today
Sunset today: Muncie vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | 6:25 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 44m |
| Fishers | 6:28 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 43m |
| Carmel | 6:28 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 43m |
| Indianapolis | 6:29 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 41m |
| Fort Wayne | 6:21 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 50m |
Muncie sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 01m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 17m
- Latest sunset 9:14 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 5:15 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 6:11 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 8:10 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Muncie (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 01m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 17m |
Muncie sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:25 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 44m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:25 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 22s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:26 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 26s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:27 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 28s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:28 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 31s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:29 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 33s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:30 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 36s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:30 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 39s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:31 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 40s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:32 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 43s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:33 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 45s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:34 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 48s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:35 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 49s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:36 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 52s |
Twilight times in Muncie today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:26 AM | 11:07 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:12 AM | 10:21 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:52 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:04 AM | 7:04 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:30 PM | 9:29 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Muncie.
Sunrise & sunset in Muncie by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:04 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 22m |
| February | 7:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 09m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 7:25 AM | 8:05 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 50m |
| July | 6:16 AM | 9:14 PM | 14h 58m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 15m |
| September | 7:09 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 7:38 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 7:45 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 30m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Muncie.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Muncie
What time is sunset in Muncie today?
Sunset in Muncie, Indiana is at 9:09 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Muncie today?
Sunrise in Muncie is at 6:25 AM today, with 14h 44m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Muncie tomorrow?
Sunrise in Muncie tomorrow is at 6:25 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:09 PM.
What time is sunset in Muncie tomorrow?
Sunset in Muncie tomorrow is at 9:09 PM.
How long is the day in Muncie today?
Muncie gets 14h 44m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:25 AM and sunset at 9:09 PM.
When is golden hour in Muncie?
The evening golden hour in Muncie is about 8:30 PM to 9:29 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Muncie?
The evening blue hour in Muncie runs from about 9:29 PM to 9:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Muncie?
After sunset at 9:09 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Muncie at around 9:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in Muncie?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Muncie — is at 1:47 PM today.
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