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

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Sunrise

6:47 AM

109° ESEDawn 6:19 AM

Sunrise in Independence was at 6:47:33 AM CST (16h 2m ago).

Sunset

5:14 PM

251° WSWDusk 5:42 PM

Sunset in Independence was at 5:14:26 PM CST (5h 35m ago).

Now

6:47a5:14p

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Night now

Golden hour and blue hour in Independence
Window	Morning	Evening
Golden hour	6:30 – 7:25 AM	4:36 – 5:31 PM
Blue hour	6:19 – 6:30 AM	5:31 – 5:42 PM

Daylight: 10h 26m; −2m 12s vs. yesterday
Darkness: 10h 31m
Solar noon: 12:01 PM
Sun altitude: 61.0° below
Sun direction: 321° NW

How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Sunrise

6:48 AM

109° ESEDawn 6:20 AM

Sunrise in Independence will be at 6:48:39 AM CST (in 7h 59m).

Sunset

5:13 PM

250° WSWDusk 5:41 PM

Sunset in Independence will be at 5:13:21 PM CST (in 18h 24m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Independence

Waning Crescent

30% illuminated

Moonrise: 12:54 AM
Moonset: 2:24 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

	Date	Dawn	Sunrise	Solar noon	Sunset	Dusk	Length
	1 Sun	6:17 AM	6:45 AM	12:01 PM	5:16 PM	5:44 PM	10h 31m 18s
	2 Mon	6:18 AM	6:46 AM	12:01 PM	5:15 PM	5:43 PM	10h 29m 05s
	3 Tue	6:19 AM	6:47 AM	12:01 PM	5:14 PM	5:42 PM	10h 26m 53s
Tuesday, November 3 10h 26m 53s of daylight·−2m 12s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:19 AM – 5:42 PM Time 10:49 PM Altitude -61.0° Heading 321° NW Light Night 10:49 PM, Night, altitude -61.0 degrees
	4 Wed	6:20 AM	6:48 AM	12:01 PM	5:13 PM	5:41 PM	10h 24m 42s
	5 Thu	6:21 AM	6:49 AM	12:01 PM	5:12 PM	5:40 PM	10h 22m 33s
	6 Fri	6:22 AM	6:50 AM	12:01 PM	5:11 PM	5:39 PM	10h 20m 25s
	7 Sat	6:23 AM	6:51 AM	12:01 PM	5:10 PM	5:38 PM	10h 18m 18s
	8 Sun	6:24 AM	6:53 AM	12:01 PM	5:09 PM	5:37 PM	10h 16m 13s
	9 Mon	6:26 AM	6:54 AM	12:01 PM	5:08 PM	5:36 PM	10h 14m 09s
	10 Tue	6:27 AM	6:55 AM	12:01 PM	5:07 PM	5:35 PM	10h 12m 07s
	11 Wed	6:28 AM	6:56 AM	12:01 PM	5:06 PM	5:34 PM	10h 10m 07s
	12 Thu	6:29 AM	6:57 AM	12:01 PM	5:05 PM	5:34 PM	10h 08m 08s
	13 Fri	6:30 AM	6:58 AM	12:01 PM	5:04 PM	5:33 PM	10h 06m 11s
	14 Sat	6:31 AM	6:59 AM	12:02 PM	5:04 PM	5:32 PM	10h 04m 16s
	15 Sun	6:32 AM	7:00 AM	12:02 PM	5:03 PM	5:31 PM	10h 02m 23s
	16 Mon	6:33 AM	7:02 AM	12:02 PM	5:02 PM	5:31 PM	10h 00m 32s
	17 Tue	6:34 AM	7:03 AM	12:02 PM	5:01 PM	5:30 PM	9h 58m 43s
	18 Wed	6:35 AM	7:04 AM	12:02 PM	5:01 PM	5:29 PM	9h 56m 56s
	19 Thu	6:36 AM	7:05 AM	12:03 PM	5:00 PM	5:29 PM	9h 55m 12s
	20 Fri	6:37 AM	7:06 AM	12:03 PM	4:59 PM	5:28 PM	9h 53m 29s
	21 Sat	6:38 AM	7:07 AM	12:03 PM	4:59 PM	5:28 PM	9h 51m 49s
	22 Sun	6:39 AM	7:08 AM	12:03 PM	4:58 PM	5:27 PM	9h 50m 12s
	23 Mon	6:40 AM	7:09 AM	12:04 PM	4:58 PM	5:27 PM	9h 48m 37s
	24 Tue	6:41 AM	7:10 AM	12:04 PM	4:57 PM	5:26 PM	9h 47m 04s
	25 Wed	6:42 AM	7:11 AM	12:04 PM	4:57 PM	5:26 PM	9h 45m 34s
	26 Thu	6:43 AM	7:12 AM	12:05 PM	4:56 PM	5:26 PM	9h 44m 07s
	27 Fri	6:44 AM	7:13 AM	12:05 PM	4:56 PM	5:25 PM	9h 42m 42s
	28 Sat	6:45 AM	7:14 AM	12:05 PM	4:56 PM	5:25 PM	9h 41m 20s
	29 Sun	6:46 AM	7:15 AM	12:06 PM	4:55 PM	5:25 PM	9h 40m 02s
	30 Mon	6:47 AM	7:16 AM	12:06 PM	4:55 PM	5:25 PM	9h 38m 46s

Photos

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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 (Tuesday, November 3, 2026) is at 6:47 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Independence today?: Sunset today is at 5:14 PM, after 10h 26m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Independence tonight?: Civil twilight ends at 5:42 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:45 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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