Sunset & Sunrise Today in Iowa City, Iowa
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Iowa City: sunrise 6:30 AM, sunset 7:42 PM.
In Iowa City, Iowa, the sun rises at 6:29 AM and sets at 7:43 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 14m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Iowa City, is at 1:07 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 2 minutes shorter and 39 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 7:07 PM to 8:02 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:02 PM to 8:13 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Iowa City is at 7:42 PM and sunrise at 6:30 AM — about 2m 39s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Iowa City drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Iowa City, the season of long evenings. 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 | 6:29 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 14m |
| Cedar Rapids | 6:29 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 15m |
| Davenport | 6:25 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 14m |
| Waterloo | 6:31 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 16m |
| Dubuque | 6:24 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 16m |
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 (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:35 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:31 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:29 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 14m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:30 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 40s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:32 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 41s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:33 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 41s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:34 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 41s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:35 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:36 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 42s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:37 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 43s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:38 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 43s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:39 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 43s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:40 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 44s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:41 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 44s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:42 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 44s |
Twilight times in Iowa City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:49 AM | 9:23 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:25 AM | 8:47 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:00 AM | 8:13 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:11 AM | 7:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:07 PM | 8:02 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Iowa City
What time is sunset in Iowa City today?
Sunset in Iowa City, Iowa is at 7:43 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 6:29 AM today, with 13h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Iowa City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Iowa City tomorrow is at 6:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Iowa City tomorrow?
Sunset in Iowa City tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
How long is the day in Iowa City today?
Iowa City gets 13h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:29 AM and sunset at 7:43 PM.
When is golden hour in Iowa City?
The evening golden hour in Iowa City is about 7:07 PM to 8:02 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 8:02 PM to 8:13 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Iowa City?
After sunset at 7:43 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Iowa City at around 8:13 PM today.
When is solar noon in Iowa City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Iowa City — is at 1:07 PM today.
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