Sunset & Sunrise Today in Columbia, Missouri
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Columbia: sunrise 6:36 AM, sunset 7:42 PM.
In Columbia, Missouri, the sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 7:43 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 08m of daylight. Local solar noon in Columbia falls at 1:10 PM.
Because Columbia is at 38.95° (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 24 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Columbia keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Columbia's golden hour, about 7:09 PM to 8:01 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:01 PM to 8:11 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Columbia is at 7:42 PM and sunrise at 6:36 AM — about 2m 24s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Columbia drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Columbia right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Columbia ranges from as early as 4:46 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:38 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 53m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 25m.
Moon in Columbia today
Columbia sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 53m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 25m
- Latest sunset 8:38 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:46 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:43 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:35 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Columbia (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 53m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 25m |
Columbia sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:35 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 08m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:36 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 24s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:37 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 25s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:38 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 26s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 26s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:40 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 26s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:41 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 27s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:42 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 28s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:43 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 27s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:43 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 28s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:44 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 29s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:45 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 28s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:46 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 29s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:47 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 29s |
Twilight times in Columbia today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:00 AM | 9:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:35 AM | 8:44 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:07 AM | 8:11 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:18 AM | 7:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:09 PM | 8:01 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Columbia by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 29m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 42m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 50m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 09m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 37m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Columbia
What time is sunset in Columbia today?
Sunset in Columbia, Missouri is at 7:43 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Columbia today?
Sunrise in Columbia is at 6:35 AM today, with 13h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Columbia tomorrow?
Sunrise in Columbia tomorrow is at 6:36 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Columbia tomorrow?
Sunset in Columbia tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
How long is the day in Columbia today?
Columbia gets 13h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:35 AM and sunset at 7:43 PM.
When is golden hour in Columbia?
The evening golden hour in Columbia is about 7:09 PM to 8:01 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Columbia?
The evening blue hour in Columbia runs from about 8:01 PM to 8:11 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Columbia?
After sunset at 7:43 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Columbia at around 8:11 PM today.
When is solar noon in Columbia?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Columbia — is at 1:10 PM today.
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