Sunset & Sunrise Today in Independence, Missouri
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Independence: sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:41 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Independence at 8:42 PM, having risen at 6:04 AM. That works out to 14h 38m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Independence falls at 1:23 PM.
Sitting at 39.09° latitude puts Independence 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. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Independence move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Independence this evening is roughly 8:04 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 Independence is at 8:41 PM and sunrise at 6:05 AM — about 1m 19s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Independence drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Independence right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Independence ranges from as early as 4:54 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:47 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 54m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 24m.
Moon in Independence today
Sunset today: Independence vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 6:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 38m |
| East Independence | 6:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 38m |
| Kansas City | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 38m |
| Kansas City | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 38m |
| Lee's Summit | 6:04 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 37m |
Independence sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 54m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 24m
- Latest sunset 8:47 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:54 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:51 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:44 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Independence (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 54m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 24m |
Independence sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 38m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:05 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 19s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:05 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:06 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 24s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:07 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:08 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:09 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 32s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:09 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 34s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:10 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 36s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:11 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:12 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 41s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:13 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 43s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:14 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 45s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:15 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 47s |
Twilight times in Independence today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:09 AM | 10:36 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:53 AM | 9:53 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:32 AM | 9:14 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:44 AM | 6:42 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:04 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 Independence.
Sunrise & sunset in Independence by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 7:02 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 43m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 37m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Independence.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Independence
What time is sunset in Independence today?
Sunset in Independence, Missouri is at 8:42 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Independence today?
Sunrise in Independence is at 6:04 AM today, with 14h 38m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Independence tomorrow?
Sunrise in Independence tomorrow is at 6:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:41 PM.
What time is sunset in Independence tomorrow?
Sunset in Independence tomorrow is at 8:41 PM.
How long is the day in Independence today?
Independence gets 14h 38m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:04 AM and sunset at 8:42 PM.
When is golden hour in Independence?
The evening golden hour in Independence is about 8:04 PM to 9:02 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Independence?
The evening blue hour in Independence runs from about 9:02 PM to 9:14 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Independence?
After sunset at 8:42 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Independence at around 9:14 PM today.
When is solar noon in Independence?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Independence — is at 1:23 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Independence
- East IndependenceMO
- Kansas CityMO
- Kansas CityKS
- Lee's SummitMO
- Overland ParkKS
- OlatheKS
- LawrenceKS
- Saint JosephMO
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Sunset card for Independence
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