Sunset & Sunrise Today in Blue Springs, Missouri
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Blue Springs: sunrise 6:39 AM, sunset 7:59 PM.
Blue Springs, Missouri sees the sun come up at 6:38 AM and go down at 8:00 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026 — 13h 22m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Blue Springs, is at 1:19 PM.
Blue Springs lies at latitude 39.02°, 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 21 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Blue Springs keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Blue Springs runs from about 7:25 PM to 8:18 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:18 PM to 8:28 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Blue Springs is at 7:59 PM and sunrise at 6:39 AM — about 2m 21s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Blue Springs drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Blue Springs right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Blue Springs ranges from as early as 4:54 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:46 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 54m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 25m.
Moon in Blue Springs today
Sunset today: Blue Springs vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs | 6:38 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 22m |
| East Independence | 6:38 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 22m |
| Independence | 6:38 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 22m |
| Lee's Summit | 6:38 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 22m |
| Kansas City | 6:39 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 22m |
Blue Springs sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 54m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 25m
- Latest sunset 8:46 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:54 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:51 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:43 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Blue Springs (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 54m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 25m |
Blue Springs sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:38 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 22m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:39 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 21s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:39 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 22s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:40 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 15m | −2m 22s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:41 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 23s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:42 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 24s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:43 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 25s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:44 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 24s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:45 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:46 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 26s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:47 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 26s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:48 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 27s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:48 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 27s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:49 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 28s |
Twilight times in Blue Springs today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:01 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:36 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:09 AM | 8:28 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:20 AM | 7:13 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:25 PM | 8:18 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Blue Springs by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 7:01 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 43m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 09m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 37m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Blue Springs
What time is sunset in Blue Springs today?
Sunset in Blue Springs, Missouri is at 8:00 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Blue Springs today?
Sunrise in Blue Springs is at 6:38 AM today, with 13h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Blue Springs tomorrow?
Sunrise in Blue Springs tomorrow is at 6:39 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:59 PM.
What time is sunset in Blue Springs tomorrow?
Sunset in Blue Springs tomorrow is at 7:59 PM.
How long is the day in Blue Springs today?
Blue Springs gets 13h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:38 AM and sunset at 8:00 PM.
When is golden hour in Blue Springs?
The evening golden hour in Blue Springs is about 7:25 PM to 8:18 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Blue Springs?
The evening blue hour in Blue Springs runs from about 8:18 PM to 8:28 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Blue Springs?
After sunset at 8:00 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Blue Springs at around 8:28 PM today.
When is solar noon in Blue Springs?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Blue Springs — is at 1:19 PM today.
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