Sunset & Sunrise Today in Saint Joseph, Missouri
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Saint Joseph: sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:45 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Saint Joseph is at 8:46 PM and sunrise was at 6:04 AM, giving Saint Joseph 14h 41m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Saint Joseph, is at 1:25 PM.
Sitting at 39.77° latitude puts Saint Joseph 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 19 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Saint Joseph move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Saint Joseph runs from about 8:07 PM to 9:06 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:06 PM to 9:18 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Saint Joseph is at 8:45 PM and sunrise at 6:05 AM — about 1m 21s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Saint Joseph drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Saint Joseph, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Saint Joseph ranges from as early as 4:54 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:51 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 58m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 20m.
Moon in Saint Joseph today
Sunset today: Saint Joseph vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph | 6:04 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 41m |
| Kansas City | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 38m |
| Kansas City | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 38m |
| Independence | 6:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 38m |
| East Independence | 6:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 38m |
Saint Joseph sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 58m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 20m
- Latest sunset 8:51 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:54 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:50 AM (around June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:47 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Saint Joseph (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 58m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 20m |
Saint Joseph sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 41m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:05 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:05 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 24s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:06 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 27s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:07 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 30s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:08 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 31s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:09 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 35s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:09 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 37s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:10 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 39s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:11 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 41s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:12 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 43s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:13 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 46s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:14 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 48s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:15 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 50s |
Twilight times in Saint Joseph today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:07 AM | 10:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 9:57 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:31 AM | 9:18 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:44 AM | 6:42 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:07 PM | 9:06 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Saint Joseph.
Sunrise & sunset in Saint Joseph by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 24m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 7:03 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 47m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 55m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 13m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 33m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Saint Joseph.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Saint Joseph
What time is sunset in Saint Joseph today?
Sunset in Saint Joseph, Missouri is at 8:46 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Saint Joseph today?
Sunrise in Saint Joseph is at 6:04 AM today, with 14h 41m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Saint Joseph tomorrow?
Sunrise in Saint Joseph tomorrow is at 6:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:45 PM.
What time is sunset in Saint Joseph tomorrow?
Sunset in Saint Joseph tomorrow is at 8:45 PM.
How long is the day in Saint Joseph today?
Saint Joseph gets 14h 41m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:04 AM and sunset at 8:46 PM.
When is golden hour in Saint Joseph?
The evening golden hour in Saint Joseph is about 8:07 PM to 9:06 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Saint Joseph?
The evening blue hour in Saint Joseph runs from about 9:06 PM to 9:18 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Saint Joseph?
After sunset at 8:46 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Saint Joseph at around 9:18 PM today.
When is solar noon in Saint Joseph?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Saint Joseph — is at 1:25 PM today.
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Sunset card for Saint Joseph
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