Sunset & Sunrise Today in Casper, Wyoming
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Casper: sunrise 6:28 AM, sunset 7:42 PM.
In Casper, Wyoming, the sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 7:44 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 17m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Casper, is at 1:06 PM.
Casper lies at latitude 42.87°, 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 46 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Casper move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Casper runs from about 7:07 PM to 8:02 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:02 PM to 8:14 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Casper is at 7:42 PM and sunrise at 6:28 AM — about 2m 47s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Casper drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Casper right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Casper ranges from as early as 4:30 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:47 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 20m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 00m.
Moon in Casper today
Sunset today: Casper vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper | 6:27 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 17m |
| Gillette | 6:21 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 21m |
Casper sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 20m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 00m
- Latest sunset 8:47 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:30 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:38 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Casper (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 20m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 00m |
Casper sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:27 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 17m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:28 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:29 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 47s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:30 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 47s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:31 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 48s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:32 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 49s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:33 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 49s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:34 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 49s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:35 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 50s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:36 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 50s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:37 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:38 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 50s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:39 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 52s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:41 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 51s |
Twilight times in Casper today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:44 AM | 9:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:21 AM | 8:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:08 AM | 7:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:07 PM | 8:02 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Casper by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 05m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 07m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 16m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 28m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 09m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 14m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Casper
What time is sunset in Casper today?
Sunset in Casper, Wyoming is at 7:44 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Casper today?
Sunrise in Casper is at 6:27 AM today, with 13h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Casper tomorrow?
Sunrise in Casper tomorrow is at 6:28 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Casper tomorrow?
Sunset in Casper tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
How long is the day in Casper today?
Casper gets 13h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:27 AM and sunset at 7:44 PM.
When is golden hour in Casper?
The evening golden hour in Casper is about 7:07 PM to 8:02 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Casper?
The evening blue hour in Casper runs from about 8:02 PM to 8:14 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Casper?
After sunset at 7:44 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Casper at around 8:14 PM today.
When is solar noon in Casper?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Casper — is at 1:06 PM today.
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