Sunset & Sunrise Today in Rock Springs, Wyoming
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Rock Springs: sunrise 5:57 AM, sunset 8:48 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Rock Springs at 8:49 PM, having risen at 5:56 AM. That works out to 14h 52m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Rock Springs at 1:22 PM.
Because Rock Springs is at 41.59° (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 24 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Rock Springs keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Rock Springs this evening is roughly 8:09 PM–9:09 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:09 PM to 9:22 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Rock Springs is at 8:48 PM and sunrise at 5:57 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Rock Springs drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Rock Springs right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Rock Springs ranges from as early as 4:46 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:54 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 11m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 09m.
Moon in Rock Springs today
Rock Springs sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 11m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 09m
- Latest sunset 8:54 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:46 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:47 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Rock Springs (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 11m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 09m |
Rock Springs sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 52m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:57 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:57 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 31s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:58 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 33s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:59 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:00 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:01 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 42s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:02 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 44s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:03 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 46s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 49s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:05 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:05 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:06 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:07 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Rock Springs today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:52 AM | 10:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:41 AM | 10:03 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:22 AM | 9:22 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:35 AM | 6:36 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:09 PM | 9:09 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Rock Springs.
Sunrise & sunset in Rock Springs by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 7:28 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 07m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 22m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Rock Springs.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Rock Springs
What time is sunset in Rock Springs today?
Sunset in Rock Springs, Wyoming is at 8:49 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Rock Springs today?
Sunrise in Rock Springs is at 5:56 AM today, with 14h 52m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Rock Springs tomorrow?
Sunrise in Rock Springs tomorrow is at 5:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Rock Springs tomorrow?
Sunset in Rock Springs tomorrow is at 8:48 PM.
How long is the day in Rock Springs today?
Rock Springs gets 14h 52m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:56 AM and sunset at 8:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Rock Springs?
The evening golden hour in Rock Springs is about 8:09 PM to 9:09 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Rock Springs?
The evening blue hour in Rock Springs runs from about 9:09 PM to 9:22 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Rock Springs?
After sunset at 8:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Rock Springs at around 9:22 PM today.
When is solar noon in Rock Springs?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Rock Springs — is at 1:22 PM today.
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Sunset card for Rock Springs
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