Sunset & Sunrise Today in Leavenworth, Kansas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Leavenworth: sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 6:38 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Leavenworth is at 6:40 PM and sunrise was at 7:29 AM, giving Leavenworth 11h 10m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Leavenworth falls at 1:05 PM.
Because Leavenworth is at 39.31° (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 29 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Leavenworth keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Leavenworth's golden hour, about 6:05 PM to 6:57 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:57 PM to 7:07 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Leavenworth is at 6:38 PM and sunrise at 7:30 AM — about 2m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Leavenworth drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Leavenworth, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Leavenworth ranges from as early as 4:55 PM (around December 6) to as late as 8:50 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 56m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 23m.
Moon in Leavenworth today
Sunset today: Leavenworth vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth | 7:29 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 10m |
| Kansas City | 7:28 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 10m |
| Shawnee | 7:28 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 11m |
| Kansas City | 7:28 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 10m |
| Overland Park | 7:28 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 11m |
Leavenworth sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 56m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 23m
- Latest sunset 8:50 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:55 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:52 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:46 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Leavenworth (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 56m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 23m |
Leavenworth sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:29 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 10m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 27s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:33 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 26s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:36 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 25s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:37 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 25s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:38 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 24s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:39 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 23s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:40 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 22s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:41 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 22s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:42 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 21s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:43 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 19s |
Twilight times in Leavenworth today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:31 AM | 7:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:02 AM | 7:07 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:12 AM | 8:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:05 PM | 6:57 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Leavenworth by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 27m |
| February | 7:26 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 7:04 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 45m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 52m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 11m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:16 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 35m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Leavenworth
What time is sunset in Leavenworth today?
Sunset in Leavenworth, Kansas is at 6:40 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Leavenworth today?
Sunrise in Leavenworth is at 7:29 AM today, with 11h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Leavenworth tomorrow?
Sunrise in Leavenworth tomorrow is at 7:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:38 PM.
What time is sunset in Leavenworth tomorrow?
Sunset in Leavenworth tomorrow is at 6:38 PM.
How long is the day in Leavenworth today?
Leavenworth gets 11h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:29 AM and sunset at 6:40 PM.
When is golden hour in Leavenworth?
The evening golden hour in Leavenworth is about 6:05 PM to 6:57 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Leavenworth?
The evening blue hour in Leavenworth runs from about 6:57 PM to 7:07 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Leavenworth?
After sunset at 6:40 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Leavenworth at around 7:07 PM today.
When is solar noon in Leavenworth?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Leavenworth — is at 1:05 PM today.
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