Sunset & Sunrise Today in Dubuque, Iowa
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Dubuque: sunrise 6:19 AM, sunset 7:49 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Dubuque is at 7:51 PM and sunrise was at 6:18 AM, giving Dubuque 13h 32m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Dubuque, is at 1:05 PM.
Because Dubuque is at 42.50° (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 39 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Dubuque move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Dubuque this evening is roughly 7:14 PM–8:09 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:09 PM to 8:21 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Dubuque is at 7:49 PM and sunrise at 6:19 AM — about 2m 40s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Dubuque drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Dubuque right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Dubuque ranges from as early as 4:29 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:43 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 17m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 03m.
Moon in Dubuque today
Sunset today: Dubuque vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 6:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 32m |
| Cedar Rapids | 6:23 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 31m |
| Davenport | 6:19 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 29m |
| Iowa City | 6:23 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 30m |
| Madison | 6:12 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 34m |
Dubuque sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 17m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 03m
- Latest sunset 8:43 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:29 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:25 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:35 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Dubuque (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:25 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 17m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 03m |
Dubuque sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 32m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:19 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 30m | −2m 40s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:20 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 27m | −2m 41s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:21 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 24m | −2m 42s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:22 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 42s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:23 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 44s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:24 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 43s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:25 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 44s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:26 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:29 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 45s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:30 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 47s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:31 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 47s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:32 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 47s |
Twilight times in Dubuque today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:34 AM | 9:34 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:12 AM | 8:56 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:48 AM | 8:21 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:59 AM | 6:55 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:14 PM | 8:09 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Dubuque by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 07m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 05m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 17m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Dubuque
What time is sunset in Dubuque today?
Sunset in Dubuque, Iowa is at 7:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Dubuque today?
Sunrise in Dubuque is at 6:18 AM today, with 13h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Dubuque tomorrow?
Sunrise in Dubuque tomorrow is at 6:19 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:49 PM.
What time is sunset in Dubuque tomorrow?
Sunset in Dubuque tomorrow is at 7:49 PM.
How long is the day in Dubuque today?
Dubuque gets 13h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:18 AM and sunset at 7:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Dubuque?
The evening golden hour in Dubuque is about 7:14 PM to 8:09 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Dubuque?
The evening blue hour in Dubuque runs from about 8:09 PM to 8:21 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Dubuque?
After sunset at 7:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Dubuque at around 8:21 PM today.
When is solar noon in Dubuque?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Dubuque — is at 1:05 PM today.
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