Sunset & Sunrise Today in Overland Park, Kansas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Overland Park: sunrise 6:06 AM, sunset 8:42 PM.
In Overland Park, Kansas, the sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 8:43 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 37m of daylight. Local solar noon in Overland Park falls at 1:24 PM.
Because Overland Park is at 38.98° (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 Overland Park keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Overland Park this evening is roughly 8:05 PM–9:02 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:02 PM to 9:14 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Overland Park 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 Overland Park drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Overland Park right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Overland Park ranges from as early as 4:55 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:48 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 53m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 25m.
Moon in Overland Park today
Sunset today: Overland Park vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 37m |
| Kansas City | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 38m |
| Kansas City | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 38m |
| Olathe | 6:06 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 36m |
| Independence | 6:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 38m |
Overland Park sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 53m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 25m
- Latest sunset 8:48 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:55 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:52 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Overland Park (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 53m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 25m |
Overland Park sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 37m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:06 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 19s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:07 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 21s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:08 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 24s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:08 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:09 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:10 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 32s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:11 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 33s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:12 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 37s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:12 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 38s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:13 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 40s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:14 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 43s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:15 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 44s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:16 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 47s |
Twilight times in Overland Park today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:11 AM | 10:37 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:55 AM | 9:53 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:34 AM | 9:14 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:46 AM | 6:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:05 PM | 9:02 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Overland Park.
Sunrise & sunset in Overland Park by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 29m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 7:03 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 43m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 50m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 09m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 37m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Overland Park.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Overland Park
What time is sunset in Overland Park today?
Sunset in Overland Park, 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 Overland Park today?
Sunrise in Overland Park is at 6:05 AM today, with 14h 37m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Overland Park tomorrow?
Sunrise in Overland Park tomorrow is at 6:06 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Overland Park tomorrow?
Sunset in Overland Park tomorrow is at 8:42 PM.
How long is the day in Overland Park today?
Overland Park gets 14h 37m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:05 AM and sunset at 8:43 PM.
When is golden hour in Overland Park?
The evening golden hour in Overland Park is about 8:05 PM to 9:02 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Overland Park?
The evening blue hour in Overland Park runs from about 9:02 PM to 9:14 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Overland Park?
After sunset at 8:43 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Overland Park at around 9:14 PM today.
When is solar noon in Overland Park?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Overland Park — is at 1:24 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Overland Park
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Sunset card for Overland Park
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