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What time is sunrise and sunset in Van Meter?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Van Meter, Iowa. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:51 AM
110° ESEDawn 6:22 AM

Sunrise in Van Meter will be at 6:51:24 AM CST (in 4h 48m).

Sunset
5:06 PM
250° WSWDusk 5:35 PM

Sunset in Van Meter will be at 5:06:52 PM CST (in 15h 3m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:17 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in Van Meter
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:33 – 7:31 AM4:27 – 5:24 PM
Blue hour6:22 – 6:33 AM5:24 – 5:35 PM
Daylight
10h 15m
−2m 24s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 36m
Solar noon
11:59 AM
Sun altitude
52.1° below
Sun direction
55° NE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:52 AM
111° ESEDawn 6:23 AM

Sunrise in Van Meter will be at 6:52:37 AM CST (in 28h 49m).

Sunset
5:05 PM
249° WSWDusk 5:34 PM

Sunset in Van Meter will be at 5:05:43 PM CST (in 39h 2m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Van Meter

Waning Crescent
20% illuminated
Moonrise
1:58 AM
Moonset
2:46 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:47 AM5:10 PM10h 22m
2 Mon6:48 AM5:09 PM10h 20m
3 Tue6:50 AM5:08 PM10h 17m
4 Wed6:51 AM5:06 PM10h 15m
Wednesday, November 4
10h 15m 28s of daylight·−2m 24s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:22 AM – 5:35 PM
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Time
2:04 AM
Altitude
-52.1°
Heading
55° NE
Light
Night

2:04 AM, Night, altitude -52.1 degrees

5 Thu6:52 AM5:05 PM10h 13m
6 Fri6:53 AM5:04 PM10h 10m
7 Sat6:55 AM5:03 PM10h 08m
8 Sun6:56 AM5:02 PM10h 06m
9 Mon6:57 AM5:01 PM10h 03m
10 Tue6:58 AM5:00 PM10h 01m
11 Wed6:59 AM4:59 PM9h 59m
12 Thu7:01 AM4:58 PM9h 57m
13 Fri7:02 AM4:57 PM9h 55m
14 Sat7:03 AM4:56 PM9h 53m
15 Sun7:04 AM4:55 PM9h 51m
16 Mon7:05 AM4:54 PM9h 48m
17 Tue7:07 AM4:54 PM9h 46m
18 Wed7:08 AM4:53 PM9h 45m
19 Thu7:09 AM4:52 PM9h 43m
20 Fri7:10 AM4:51 PM9h 41m
21 Sat7:11 AM4:51 PM9h 39m
22 Sun7:13 AM4:50 PM9h 37m
23 Mon7:14 AM4:50 PM9h 35m
24 Tue7:15 AM4:49 PM9h 34m
25 Wed7:16 AM4:48 PM9h 32m
26 Thu7:17 AM4:48 PM9h 30m
27 Fri7:18 AM4:48 PM9h 29m
28 Sat7:19 AM4:47 PM9h 27m
29 Sun7:20 AM4:47 PM9h 26m
30 Mon7:21 AM4:46 PM9h 25m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Van Meter, United States

What time does the sun rise in Van Meter today?
Sunrise in Van Meter today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:51 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Van Meter today?
Sunset today is at 5:06 PM, after 10h 15m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Van Meter tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:35 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:41 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Van Meter, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Van Meter is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 11m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Van Meter, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Van Meter, Iowa is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 10m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Van Meter get in summer than in winter?
Van Meter gets 6h 01m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 11m against 9h 10m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Van Meter?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Van Meter is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:41 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Van Meter?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:53 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Van Meter?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with the sun down by 4:45 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Van Meter?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM.
Does Van Meter observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Van Meter 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.

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