What time is sunrise and sunset in Metropolis?
Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Metropolis, Illinois. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.
Today
Sunrise
6:22 AM
109° ESEDawn 5:55 AM
Sunrise in Metropolis was at 6:22:29 AM CST (8h 19m ago).
Sunset
4:54 PM
251° WSWDusk 5:21 PM
Sunset in Metropolis will be at 4:54:05 PM CST (in 2h 12m).
Now
6:22a4:54p
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 4:17 PM
| Window | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Golden hour | 6:05 – 6:59 AM | 4:17 – 5:10 PM |
| Blue hour | 5:55 – 6:05 AM | 5:10 – 5:21 PM |
- Daylight
- 10h 31m
- −2m 1s vs. yesterday
- Darkness
- 10h 31m
- Solar noon
- 11:38 AM
- Sun altitude
- 21.9°
- Sun direction
- 228° SW
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:23 AM
109° ESEDawn 5:56 AM
Sunrise in Metropolis will be at 6:23:30 AM CST (in 15h 42m).
Sunset
4:53 PM
251° WSWDusk 5:20 PM
Sunset in Metropolis will be at 4:53:07 PM CST (in 26h 11m).
Moon tonight
Phase, moonrise and moonset in Metropolis
Waning Crescent
20% illuminated
- Moonrise
- 1:39 AM
- Moonset
- 2:24 PM
Calendar
Central Time · select a day to expand
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Dusk | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 5:52 AM | 6:19 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:57 PM | 5:24 PM | 10h 37m 45s | |
| 2 Mon | 5:53 AM | 6:20 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:56 PM | 5:23 PM | 10h 35m 41s | |
| 3 Tue | 5:54 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 5:22 PM | 10h 33m 38s | |
| 4 Wed | 5:55 AM | 6:22 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:54 PM | 5:21 PM | 10h 31m 37s | |
Wednesday, November 4 10h 31m 37s of daylight·−2m 1s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:55 AM – 5:21 PM Time 2:42 PM Altitude 21.9° Heading 228° SW Light Daylight 2:42 PM, Daylight, altitude 21.9 degrees | |||||||
| 5 Thu | 5:56 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:53 PM | 5:20 PM | 10h 29m 36s | |
| 6 Fri | 5:57 AM | 6:24 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:52 PM | 5:19 PM | 10h 27m 37s | |
| 7 Sat | 5:58 AM | 6:25 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:51 PM | 5:18 PM | 10h 25m 40s | |
| 8 Sun | 5:59 AM | 6:26 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:50 PM | 5:17 PM | 10h 23m 43s | |
| 9 Mon | 6:00 AM | 6:27 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:49 PM | 5:16 PM | 10h 21m 48s | |
| 10 Tue | 6:01 AM | 6:28 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:48 PM | 5:16 PM | 10h 19m 55s | |
| 11 Wed | 6:02 AM | 6:29 AM | 11:38 AM | 4:47 PM | 5:15 PM | 10h 18m 03s | |
| 12 Thu | 6:03 AM | 6:30 AM | 11:39 AM | 4:47 PM | 5:14 PM | 10h 16m 13s | |
| 13 Fri | 6:04 AM | 6:31 AM | 11:39 AM | 4:46 PM | 5:13 PM | 10h 14m 25s | |
| 14 Sat | 6:05 AM | 6:32 AM | 11:39 AM | 4:45 PM | 5:13 PM | 10h 12m 38s | |
| 15 Sun | 6:06 AM | 6:33 AM | 11:39 AM | 4:44 PM | 5:12 PM | 10h 10m 53s | |
| 16 Mon | 6:07 AM | 6:34 AM | 11:39 AM | 4:44 PM | 5:11 PM | 10h 09m 10s | |
| 17 Tue | 6:08 AM | 6:36 AM | 11:39 AM | 4:43 PM | 5:11 PM | 10h 07m 29s | |
| 18 Wed | 6:09 AM | 6:37 AM | 11:40 AM | 4:42 PM | 5:10 PM | 10h 05m 50s | |
| 19 Thu | 6:10 AM | 6:38 AM | 11:40 AM | 4:42 PM | 5:10 PM | 10h 04m 13s | |
| 20 Fri | 6:11 AM | 6:39 AM | 11:40 AM | 4:41 PM | 5:09 PM | 10h 02m 38s | |
| 21 Sat | 6:12 AM | 6:40 AM | 11:40 AM | 4:41 PM | 5:09 PM | 10h 01m 05s | |
| 22 Sun | 6:13 AM | 6:41 AM | 11:41 AM | 4:40 PM | 5:08 PM | 9h 59m 35s | |
| 23 Mon | 6:13 AM | 6:42 AM | 11:41 AM | 4:40 PM | 5:08 PM | 9h 58m 06s | |
| 24 Tue | 6:14 AM | 6:43 AM | 11:41 AM | 4:39 PM | 5:08 PM | 9h 56m 41s | |
| 25 Wed | 6:15 AM | 6:44 AM | 11:41 AM | 4:39 PM | 5:07 PM | 9h 55m 17s | |
| 26 Thu | 6:16 AM | 6:45 AM | 11:42 AM | 4:39 PM | 5:07 PM | 9h 53m 56s | |
| 27 Fri | 6:17 AM | 6:46 AM | 11:42 AM | 4:38 PM | 5:07 PM | 9h 52m 38s | |
| 28 Sat | 6:18 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:42 AM | 4:38 PM | 5:07 PM | 9h 51m 22s | |
| 29 Sun | 6:19 AM | 6:48 AM | 11:43 AM | 4:38 PM | 5:06 PM | 9h 50m 09s | |
| 30 Mon | 6:20 AM | 6:49 AM | 11:43 AM | 4:38 PM | 5:06 PM | 9h 48m 59s | |
Photos
Sunrise and sunset photos of Metropolis from Flickr.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Metropolis, United States
- What time does the sun rise in Metropolis today?
- Sunrise in Metropolis today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:22 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
- What time does the sun set in Metropolis today?
- Sunset today is at 4:54 PM, after 10h 31m of daylight.
- When does it get dark in Metropolis tonight?
- Civil twilight ends at 5:21 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:22 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
- When is the longest day in Metropolis, United States?
- The longest day of 2026 in Metropolis is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 43m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
- When is the shortest day in Metropolis, United States?
- The shortest day of 2026 in Metropolis, Illinois is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 36m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
- How much more daylight does Metropolis get in summer than in winter?
- Metropolis gets 5h 06m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 43m against 9h 36m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
- When is the earliest sunrise in Metropolis?
- The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Metropolis is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:34 AM.
- When is the latest sunset in Metropolis?
- The latest sunset is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM.
- When is the earliest sunset in Metropolis?
- The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, with the sun down by 4:37 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
- When is the latest sunrise in Metropolis?
- The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:18 AM.
- Does Metropolis observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Metropolis uses Central Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.
Nearby
Other places close to Metropolis
National parks & monuments nearby
Fall color spots nearby, from Fall Photo Guide
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