Sunset & Sunrise Today in Iowa City, Iowa
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Iowa City: sunrise 5:46 AM, sunset 8:37 PM.
In Iowa City, Iowa, the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 8:38 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 53m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Iowa City, is at 1:12 PM.
Iowa City lies at latitude 41.66°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 25 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Iowa City keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Iowa City's golden hour, about 7:58 PM to 8:59 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:59 PM to 9:12 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Iowa City is at 8:37 PM and sunrise at 5:46 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Iowa City drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Iowa City right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Iowa City ranges from as early as 4:35 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:44 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 11m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 08m.
Moon in Iowa City today
Sunset today: Iowa City vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | 5:45 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 53m |
| Cedar Rapids | 5:44 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 55m |
| Davenport | 5:41 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 52m |
| Waterloo | 5:45 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 58m |
Iowa City sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 11m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 08m
- Latest sunset 8:44 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:35 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:31 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Iowa City (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 | 5:32 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 11m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 08m |
Iowa City sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:45 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 53m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:46 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:46 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:47 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 34s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:48 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:49 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:50 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 42s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 44s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:52 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 47s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 49s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:54 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:55 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:55 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:56 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 59s |
Twilight times in Iowa City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:41 AM | 10:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:29 AM | 9:53 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:11 AM | 9:12 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:24 AM | 6:25 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:58 PM | 8:59 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Iowa City.
Sunrise & sunset in Iowa City by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 22m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Iowa City.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Iowa City
What time is sunset in Iowa City today?
Sunset in Iowa City, Iowa is at 8:38 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Iowa City today?
Sunrise in Iowa City is at 5:45 AM today, with 14h 53m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Iowa City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Iowa City tomorrow is at 5:46 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:37 PM.
What time is sunset in Iowa City tomorrow?
Sunset in Iowa City tomorrow is at 8:37 PM.
How long is the day in Iowa City today?
Iowa City gets 14h 53m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:45 AM and sunset at 8:38 PM.
When is golden hour in Iowa City?
The evening golden hour in Iowa City is about 7:58 PM to 8:59 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Iowa City?
The evening blue hour in Iowa City runs from about 8:59 PM to 9:12 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Iowa City?
After sunset at 8:38 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Iowa City at around 9:12 PM today.
When is solar noon in Iowa City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Iowa City — is at 1:12 PM today.
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