What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Alta, IA?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Alta, Iowa. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Alta at the bottom of the page.

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:46 am

Dawn: 5:11 am

Sunrise today in Alta was at 5:46 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:55 pm

Dusk: 9:30 pm

Sunset today in Alta will be at 8:55 PM CDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:45 am

Dawn: 5:11 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Alta will be at 5:45 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:56 pm

Dusk: 9:31 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Alta will be at 8:56 PM CDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Alta

Sunrise and sunset photos of Alta, IA from Flickr.

Cotton Candy
Morning Pastels
3D-04-19-09-0033a sunset anchor
3D-03-21-09-0012a late sun at Storm Lake
3D-03-21-09-0003a fishing under a double sun

Calendar Alta Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Alta, Iowa. Discover Alta, IA's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

DateDawnSunriseSolar NoonSunsetDuskDay Length

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Alta

When is the shortest day in Alta, IA?

The shortest day of the year in Alta, Iowa (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Alta, IA?

The shortest day of 2026 in Alta, Iowa will be 9 hours and 2 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Alta, IA?

The longest day in Alta, Iowa (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 21, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Alta, IA?

The longest day of 2026 in Alta, Iowa will have 15 hours and 19 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Alta, IA get in summer vs winter?

Alta, Iowa gets 6 hours and 17 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 19 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 2 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Alta, IA?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Alta, Iowa will be on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:43 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Alta, IA?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Alta, Iowa will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:54 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Alta, IA?

The latest sunset time in Alta, Iowa will be on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Alta, IA?

The earliest sunset time in Alta, Iowa will be on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM.

Alta is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,883 at the 2010 census. The city is located on the edge of the Loess Hills, a formation of wind-blown silt that covers large parts of the Midwest. Alta was founded in 1881 as a stop on the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway. The city’s economy is based on agriculture, with several grain elevators and a ethanol plant located in the city. Alta is also home to a variety of small businesses and industries.

Alta, IA
42.67359,-95.29055
Timezone: America/Chicago