Sunset & Sunrise Today in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Cedar Rapids: sunrise 5:45 AM, sunset 8:39 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Cedar Rapids is at 8:40 PM and sunrise was at 5:44 AM, giving Cedar Rapids 14h 55m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Cedar Rapids at 1:12 PM.
Sitting at 42.01° latitude puts Cedar Rapids in 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 26 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Cedar Rapids move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Cedar Rapids this evening is roughly 7:59 PM–9:01 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:01 PM to 9:13 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Cedar Rapids is at 8:39 PM and sunrise at 5:45 AM — about 1m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Cedar Rapids drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Cedar Rapids right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Cedar Rapids ranges from as early as 4:34 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:46 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 14m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 06m.
Moon in Cedar Rapids today
Sunset today: Cedar Rapids vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 5:44 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 55m |
| Iowa City | 5:45 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 53m |
| Waterloo | 5:45 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 58m |
| Davenport | 5:41 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 52m |
Cedar Rapids sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 14m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 06m
- Latest sunset 8:46 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:30 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:38 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Cedar Rapids (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 14m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 06m |
Cedar Rapids sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 55m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:45 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 29s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:46 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 32s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:47 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 35s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:48 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:48 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:49 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 43s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:50 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 46s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 48s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:52 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 50s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:53 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:54 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:55 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:56 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 32m | −2m 00s |
Twilight times in Cedar Rapids today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:39 AM | 10:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:28 AM | 9:55 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:10 AM | 9:13 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:23 AM | 6:24 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:59 PM | 9:01 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Cedar Rapids.
Sunrise & sunset in Cedar Rapids by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 10m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 01m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 10m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 24m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 20m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Cedar Rapids.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Cedar Rapids
What time is sunset in Cedar Rapids today?
Sunset in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is at 8:40 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Cedar Rapids today?
Sunrise in Cedar Rapids is at 5:44 AM today, with 14h 55m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Cedar Rapids tomorrow?
Sunrise in Cedar Rapids tomorrow is at 5:45 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:39 PM.
What time is sunset in Cedar Rapids tomorrow?
Sunset in Cedar Rapids tomorrow is at 8:39 PM.
How long is the day in Cedar Rapids today?
Cedar Rapids gets 14h 55m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:44 AM and sunset at 8:40 PM.
When is golden hour in Cedar Rapids?
The evening golden hour in Cedar Rapids is about 7:59 PM to 9:01 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Cedar Rapids?
The evening blue hour in Cedar Rapids runs from about 9:01 PM to 9:13 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Cedar Rapids?
After sunset at 8:40 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Cedar Rapids at around 9:13 PM today.
When is solar noon in Cedar Rapids?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Cedar Rapids — is at 1:12 PM today.
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