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Sunrise and sunset in Rapid City, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 7:06 AM–7:45 AM and 5:35 PM–6:14 PM
Times are local time in Rapid City. Current time in Rapid City →
Sunrise and sunset in Rapid City through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 44m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 2m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 14m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 39m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 4:17 PM | 9h 8m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 54m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 57m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 15m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 51m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 29m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 10m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 44m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 26m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 11m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 45m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 16m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:10 AM | 8:38 PM | 15h 28m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 26m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:24 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 11m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 37m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 2m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 15m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 33m |
Calculated for 44.08°N, 103.23°W, including daylight saving time where Rapid City uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Rapid City this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 30m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 52m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:10 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 8:41 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Rapid City today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 7:06 AM and sets at 6:14 PM in Rapid City, giving 11 hours 8 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Rapid City?
The longest day in Rapid City in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Rapid City?
The shortest day in Rapid City in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 52 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Rapid City?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:10 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 8:41 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 Rapid City?
Today, golden hour in Rapid City is from sunrise (7:06 AM) to 7:45 AM in the morning, and from 5:35 PM to sunset (6:14 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.