Sunset & Sunrise Today in Springfield, Missouri
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Springfield: sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:32 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Springfield is at 8:32 PM and sunrise was at 6:05 AM, giving Springfield 14h 27m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Springfield at 1:19 PM.
Sitting at 37.22° latitude puts Springfield 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 12 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Springfield keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Springfield runs from about 7:56 PM to 8:51 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Springfield is at 8:32 PM and sunrise at 6:05 AM — about 1m 13s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Springfield drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Springfield, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Springfield ranges from as early as 4:55 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 43m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 35m.
Moon in Springfield today
Sunset today: Springfield vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 6:05 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 27m |
| Springdale | 6:11 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 22m |
| Fayetteville | 6:11 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 21m |
Springfield sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 43m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 35m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:55 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:52 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:36 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Springfield (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 43m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 35m |
Springfield sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:05 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 27m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:05 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 13s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:06 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 16s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:07 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 19s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:08 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 20s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:08 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 24s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:09 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 25s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:10 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 27s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:11 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:11 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 32s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:12 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 33s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:13 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:14 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 38s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:15 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 39s |
Twilight times in Springfield today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:16 AM | 10:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:57 AM | 9:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:34 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:46 AM | 6:42 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:56 PM | 8:51 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Springfield.
Sunrise & sunset in Springfield by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 39m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 21m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:58 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 43m |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 40m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 01m |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 37m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 47m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Springfield.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Springfield
What time is sunset in Springfield today?
Sunset in Springfield, Missouri is at 8:32 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Springfield today?
Sunrise in Springfield is at 6:05 AM today, with 14h 27m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Springfield tomorrow?
Sunrise in Springfield tomorrow is at 6:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:32 PM.
What time is sunset in Springfield tomorrow?
Sunset in Springfield tomorrow is at 8:32 PM.
How long is the day in Springfield today?
Springfield gets 14h 27m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:05 AM and sunset at 8:32 PM.
When is golden hour in Springfield?
The evening golden hour in Springfield is about 7:56 PM to 8:51 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Springfield?
The evening blue hour in Springfield runs from about 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Springfield?
After sunset at 8:32 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Springfield at around 9:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Springfield?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Springfield — is at 1:19 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Springfield
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Sunset card for Springfield
Learn more about sunset, sunrise & twilight
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- 🌆 What is blue hour?Discover what blue hour is, when it happens, how it differs from golden hour, and expert tips for photographing the soft blue twilight. Check exact blue.
- 🌌 Twilight explained: civil, nautical & astronomicalLearn the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, astronomical—and what they mean for photographers, stargazers, and sunset lovers.
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- 📸 The best time to photograph a sunsetDiscover the best time to photograph a sunset, from golden hour to blue hour. Learn exact timing, camera settings, and composition tips for stunning shots.
- ☀️ What is solar noon?Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point. Learn why it rarely matches 12:00 PM and how to find your exact solar noon.
- 📈 Why days get longer and shorter through the yearEarth's axial tilt drives seasonal day-length changes. Learn how solstices, equinoxes, and latitude affect daylight where you live.
- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.