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What time is sunrise and sunset in Independence?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:23 AM
99° EDawn 6:56 AM

Sunrise in Independence was at 7:23:12 AM CDT (11h 15m ago).

Sunset
6:43 PM
260° WDusk 7:10 PM

Sunset in Independence will be at 6:43:26 PM CDT (in 6 min).

Now
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Golden hour now · Sunset at 6:43 PM

Daylight
11h 20m
Darkness
9h 48m
Solar noon
1:03 PM
Sun altitude
0.1°
Sun direction
259° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:24 AM
100° EDawn 6:57 AM

Sunrise in Independence will be at 7:24:12 AM CDT (in 12h 46m).

Sunset
6:41 PM
260° WDusk 7:08 PM

Sunset in Independence will be at 6:41:59 PM CDT (in 24h 4m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Independence

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:42 AM
Moonset
8:45 PM

Calendar

America/Chicago · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:10 AM7:03 PM11h 52m 36s
2 Fri7:11 AM7:01 PM11h 50m 05s
3 Sat7:12 AM7:00 PM11h 47m 34s
4 Sun7:13 AM6:58 PM11h 45m 03s
5 Mon7:14 AM6:56 PM11h 42m 33s
6 Tue7:15 AM6:55 PM11h 40m 03s
7 Wed7:16 AM6:53 PM11h 37m 33s
8 Thu7:17 AM6:52 PM11h 35m 03s
9 Fri7:18 AM6:50 PM11h 32m 34s
10 Sat7:19 AM6:49 PM11h 30m 05s
11 Sun7:20 AM6:47 PM11h 27m 36s
12 Mon7:21 AM6:46 PM11h 25m 08s
13 Tue7:22 AM6:44 PM11h 22m 41s
14 Wed7:23 AM6:43 PM11h 20m 13s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 20m 13s of daylight·−2m 28s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:56 AM – 7:10 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a7:23 AM1:03 PM6:43 PMhorizon
Time
6:38 PM
Altitude
0.1°
Heading
259° W
Light
Golden hour

6:38 PM, Golden hour, altitude 0.1 degrees

15 Thu7:24 AM6:41 PM11h 17m 46s
16 Fri7:25 AM6:40 PM11h 15m 20s
17 Sat7:26 AM6:39 PM11h 12m 54s
18 Sun7:27 AM6:37 PM11h 10m 29s
19 Mon7:28 AM6:36 PM11h 08m 04s
20 Tue7:29 AM6:34 PM11h 05m 40s
21 Wed7:30 AM6:33 PM11h 03m 17s
22 Thu7:31 AM6:32 PM11h 00m 54s
23 Fri7:32 AM6:30 PM10h 58m 32s
24 Sat7:33 AM6:29 PM10h 56m 11s
25 Sun7:34 AM6:28 PM10h 53m 51s
26 Mon7:35 AM6:27 PM10h 51m 31s
27 Tue7:36 AM6:25 PM10h 49m 13s
28 Wed7:37 AM6:24 PM10h 46m 55s
29 Thu7:38 AM6:23 PM10h 44m 38s
30 Fri7:39 AM6:22 PM10h 42m 22s
31 Sat7:40 AM6:21 PM10h 40m 08s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Independence from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Independence, United States

What time does the sun rise in Independence today?
Sunrise in Independence today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:23 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Independence today?
Sunset today is at 6:43 PM, after 11h 20m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Independence tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:10 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:12 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Independence, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Independence is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 55m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Independence, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Independence, Missouri is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 25m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Independence get in summer than in winter?
Independence gets 5h 29m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 55m against 9h 25m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Independence?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Independence is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:51 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Independence?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:47 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Independence?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 7, 2026, with the sun down by 4:54 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Independence?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:44 AM.
Does Independence observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Independence 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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