Sunset & Sunrise Today in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Cedar Rapids: sunrise 6:30 AM, sunset 7:43 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Cedar Rapids is at 7:44 PM and sunrise was at 6:29 AM, giving Cedar Rapids 13h 15m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Cedar Rapids at 1:07 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 2 minutes shorter and 41 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 7:08 PM–8:03 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:03 PM to 8:14 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Cedar Rapids is at 7:43 PM and sunrise at 6:30 AM — about 2m 42s 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 | 6:29 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 15m |
| Iowa City | 6:29 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 14m |
| Waterloo | 6:31 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 16m |
| Dubuque | 6:24 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 16m |
| Davenport | 6:25 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 14m |
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 (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:30 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:38 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:29 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 15m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:30 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 42s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:31 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 41s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 43s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:33 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 43s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:34 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 43s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 44s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:36 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 45s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:37 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 44s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:38 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:39 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:40 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 45s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:41 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 46s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:42 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 47s |
Twilight times in Cedar Rapids today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:48 AM | 9:24 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:25 AM | 8:48 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:59 AM | 8:14 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:11 AM | 7:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:08 PM | 8:03 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Cedar Rapids
What time is sunset in Cedar Rapids today?
Sunset in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is at 7:44 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 6:29 AM today, with 13h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Cedar Rapids tomorrow?
Sunrise in Cedar Rapids tomorrow is at 6:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:43 PM.
What time is sunset in Cedar Rapids tomorrow?
Sunset in Cedar Rapids tomorrow is at 7:43 PM.
How long is the day in Cedar Rapids today?
Cedar Rapids gets 13h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:29 AM and sunset at 7:44 PM.
When is golden hour in Cedar Rapids?
The evening golden hour in Cedar Rapids is about 7:08 PM to 8:03 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 8:03 PM to 8:14 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Cedar Rapids?
After sunset at 7:44 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Cedar Rapids at around 8:14 PM today.
When is solar noon in Cedar Rapids?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Cedar Rapids — is at 1:07 PM today.
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