Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kansas City, Kansas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kansas City: sunrise 6:06 AM, sunset 8:42 PM.
Kansas City, Kansas sees the sun come up at 6:05 AM and go down at 8:43 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 38m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Kansas City at 1:24 PM.
Sitting at 39.11° latitude puts Kansas City 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 17 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Kansas City keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Kansas City runs from about 8:05 PM to 9:03 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:03 PM to 9:15 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kansas City is at 8:42 PM and sunrise at 6:06 AM — about 1m 19s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kansas City drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Kansas City, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kansas City ranges from as early as 4:55 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:48 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 54m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 24m.
Moon in Kansas City today
Sunset today: Kansas City vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 38m |
| Kansas City | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 38m |
| Overland Park | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 37m |
| Independence | 6:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 38m |
| East Independence | 6:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 38m |
Kansas City sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 54m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 24m
- Latest sunset 8:48 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:55 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:52 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kansas City (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 54m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 24m |
Kansas City sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 38m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:06 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 19s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:06 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:07 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:08 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:09 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:09 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 31s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:10 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 35s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:11 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 36s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:12 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:13 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 41s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:14 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 43s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:14 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 45s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:15 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 47s |
Twilight times in Kansas City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:10 AM | 10:37 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:54 AM | 9:53 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:33 AM | 9:15 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:45 AM | 6:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:05 PM | 9:03 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Kansas City.
Sunrise & sunset in Kansas City by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 7:03 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 43m |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:14 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Kansas City.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kansas City
What time is sunset in Kansas City today?
Sunset in Kansas City, Kansas is at 8:43 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Kansas City today?
Sunrise in Kansas City is at 6:05 AM today, with 14h 38m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kansas City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kansas City tomorrow is at 6:06 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Kansas City tomorrow?
Sunset in Kansas City tomorrow is at 8:42 PM.
How long is the day in Kansas City today?
Kansas City gets 14h 38m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:05 AM and sunset at 8:43 PM.
When is golden hour in Kansas City?
The evening golden hour in Kansas City is about 8:05 PM to 9:03 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kansas City?
The evening blue hour in Kansas City runs from about 9:03 PM to 9:15 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kansas City?
After sunset at 8:43 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kansas City at around 9:15 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kansas City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kansas City — is at 1:24 PM today.
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Sunset card for Kansas City
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