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Sunrise and sunset in Wichita, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 7:36 AM–8:12 AM and 6:21 PM–6:56 PM
Times are local time in Wichita. Current time in Wichita →
Sunrise and sunset in Wichita through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 48m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 15m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 37m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 9m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 45m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 34m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:45 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 36m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 5:34 PM | 9h 50m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:34 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 19m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 48m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 21m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 7:37 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 36m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 9m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 45m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 11m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 35m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 45m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 44m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 32m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 6m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 38m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 1m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 28m |
Calculated for 37.69°N, 97.33°W, including daylight saving time where Wichita uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Wichita this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 46m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 33m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:08 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 8:56 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Wichita today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 6:56 PM in Wichita, giving 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Wichita?
The longest day in Wichita in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Wichita?
The shortest day in Wichita in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Wichita?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:08 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 8:56 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Wichita?
Today, golden hour in Wichita is from sunrise (7:36 AM) to 8:12 AM in the morning, and from 6:21 PM to sunset (6:56 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.