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Sunrise and sunset in Cedar Rapids, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 7:17 AM–7:55 AM and 5:52 PM–6:30 PM
Times are local time in Cedar Rapids. Current time in Cedar Rapids →
Sunrise and sunset in Cedar Rapids through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 7m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 22m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 50m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 21m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 8m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 11m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 27m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 1m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 36m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 14m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 41m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 20m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 1m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 33m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 8:36 PM | 15h 1m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 13m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 11m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 57m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 26m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 54m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 10m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 31m |
Calculated for 41.98°N, 91.67°W, including daylight saving time where Cedar Rapids uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Cedar Rapids this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 14m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 7m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:31 AM on June 13
- Latest sunset: 8:47 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Cedar Rapids today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 6:30 PM in Cedar Rapids, giving 11 hours 12 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Cedar Rapids?
The longest day in Cedar Rapids in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cedar Rapids?
The shortest day in Cedar Rapids in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Cedar Rapids?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:31 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset is 8:47 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Cedar Rapids?
Today, golden hour in Cedar Rapids is from sunrise (7:17 AM) to 7:55 AM in the morning, and from 5:52 PM to sunset (6:30 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.