Sunset & Sunrise Today in Gillette, Wyoming
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Gillette: sunrise 5:33 AM, sunset 8:42 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Gillette is at 8:43 PM and sunrise was at 5:32 AM, giving Gillette 15h 10m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Gillette at 1:07 PM.
Sitting at 44.29° latitude puts Gillette 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 34 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Gillette keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Gillette runs from about 8:00 PM to 9:05 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:05 PM to 9:18 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Gillette is at 8:42 PM and sunrise at 5:33 AM — about 1m 38s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Gillette drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Gillette right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Gillette ranges from as early as 4:22 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:49 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 30m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 50m.
Moon in Gillette today
Sunset today: Gillette vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette | 5:32 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 10m |
| Casper | 5:40 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 00m |
Gillette sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 30m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 50m
- Latest sunset 8:49 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:22 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (around June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:38 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Gillette (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 30m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 50m |
Gillette sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:32 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 10m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:33 AM | 8:42 PM | 15h 08m | −1m 38s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:34 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 07m | −1m 41s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:35 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 05m | −1m 45s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:36 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 03m | −1m 47s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:37 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 01m | −1m 50s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:38 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 59m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:39 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 57m | −1m 56s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 55m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 53m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:42 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 51m | −2m 04s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:43 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 49m | −2m 06s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:44 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 47m | −2m 09s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:45 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 45m | −2m 11s |
Twilight times in Gillette today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:15 AM | 10:58 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:11 AM | 10:03 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:56 AM | 9:18 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:10 AM | 6:14 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:00 PM | 9:05 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Gillette.
Sunrise & sunset in Gillette by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 4:33 PM | 8h 55m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 51m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 10m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 12m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:38 PM | 15h 17m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 27m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 36m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 12m |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 11m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 05m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Gillette.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Gillette
What time is sunset in Gillette today?
Sunset in Gillette, Wyoming is at 8:43 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Gillette today?
Sunrise in Gillette is at 5:32 AM today, with 15h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Gillette tomorrow?
Sunrise in Gillette tomorrow is at 5:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Gillette tomorrow?
Sunset in Gillette tomorrow is at 8:42 PM.
How long is the day in Gillette today?
Gillette gets 15h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:32 AM and sunset at 8:43 PM.
When is golden hour in Gillette?
The evening golden hour in Gillette is about 8:00 PM to 9:05 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Gillette?
The evening blue hour in Gillette runs from about 9:05 PM to 9:18 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Gillette?
After sunset at 8:43 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Gillette at around 9:18 PM today.
When is solar noon in Gillette?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Gillette — is at 1:07 PM today.
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