Sunset & Sunrise Today in Gillette, Wyoming
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Gillette: sunrise 7:17 AM, sunset 6:17 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Gillette is at 6:19 PM and sunrise was at 7:16 AM, giving Gillette 11h 02m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Gillette at 12:48 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 2 minutes shorter and 58 seconds. Through autumn, 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 5:40 PM to 6:37 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:37 PM to 6:48 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Gillette is at 6:17 PM and sunrise at 7:17 AM — about 2m 58s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Gillette drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Gillette, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:16 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 02m |
| Casper | 7:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 05m |
Gillette sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 30m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 50m
- Latest sunset 8:49 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:22 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:38 AM (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 Oct 14 | 7:16 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 02m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 58s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:18 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 57s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 57s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:21 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 56s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:22 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 55s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:23 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 55s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:25 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 54s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:26 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 53s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:27 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 53s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:28 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 51s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:30 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 51s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:31 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 28m | −2m 50s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:32 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 25m | −2m 48s |
Twilight times in Gillette today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 7:55 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:12 AM | 7:22 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:46 AM | 6:48 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:57 AM | 7:54 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:40 PM | 6:37 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Gillette
What time is sunset in Gillette today?
Sunset in Gillette, Wyoming is at 6:19 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 7:16 AM today, with 11h 02m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Gillette tomorrow?
Sunrise in Gillette tomorrow is at 7:17 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
What time is sunset in Gillette tomorrow?
Sunset in Gillette tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
How long is the day in Gillette today?
Gillette gets 11h 02m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:16 AM and sunset at 6:19 PM.
When is golden hour in Gillette?
The evening golden hour in Gillette is about 5:40 PM to 6:37 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Gillette?
The evening blue hour in Gillette runs from about 6:37 PM to 6:48 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Gillette?
After sunset at 6:19 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Gillette at around 6:48 PM today.
When is solar noon in Gillette?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Gillette — is at 12:48 PM today.
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