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What time is sunrise and sunset in Des Moines?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:25 AM
101° EDawn 6:54 AM

Sunrise in Des Moines was at 7:25:17 AM PDT (13h 31m ago).

Sunset
6:24 PM
259° WSWDusk 6:55 PM

Sunset in Des Moines was at 6:24:24 PM PDT (2h 32m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
10h 59m
Darkness
9h 39m
Solar noon
12:55 PM
Sun altitude
26.0° below
Sun direction
287° WNW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:26 AM
102° ESEDawn 6:55 AM

Sunrise in Des Moines will be at 7:26:43 AM PDT (in 10h 31m).

Sunset
6:22 PM
258° WSWDusk 6:53 PM

Sunset in Des Moines will be at 6:22:32 PM PDT (in 21h 26m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Des Moines

Waxing Crescent
17% illuminated
Moonrise
12:16 PM
Moonset
8:01 PM

Calendar

Pacific Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:07 AM6:49 PM11h 42m
2 Fri7:08 AM6:47 PM11h 39m
3 Sat7:09 AM6:45 PM11h 35m
4 Sun7:11 AM6:43 PM11h 32m
5 Mon7:12 AM6:41 PM11h 29m
6 Tue7:14 AM6:39 PM11h 25m
7 Wed7:15 AM6:37 PM11h 22m
8 Thu7:16 AM6:35 PM11h 19m
9 Fri7:18 AM6:33 PM11h 15m
10 Sat7:19 AM6:32 PM11h 12m
11 Sun7:21 AM6:30 PM11h 09m
12 Mon7:22 AM6:28 PM11h 05m
13 Tue7:23 AM6:26 PM11h 02m
14 Wed7:25 AM6:24 PM10h 59m
Wednesday, October 14
10h 59m 07s of daylight·−3m 18s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:54 AM – 6:55 PM
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Time
8:56 PM
Altitude
-26.0°
Heading
287° WNW
Light
Night

8:56 PM, Night, altitude -26.0 degrees

15 Thu7:26 AM6:22 PM10h 55m
16 Fri7:28 AM6:20 PM10h 52m
17 Sat7:29 AM6:18 PM10h 49m
18 Sun7:31 AM6:17 PM10h 45m
19 Mon7:32 AM6:15 PM10h 42m
20 Tue7:33 AM6:13 PM10h 39m
21 Wed7:35 AM6:11 PM10h 36m
22 Thu7:36 AM6:09 PM10h 33m
23 Fri7:38 AM6:08 PM10h 29m
24 Sat7:39 AM6:06 PM10h 26m
25 Sun7:41 AM6:04 PM10h 23m
26 Mon7:42 AM6:03 PM10h 20m
27 Tue7:44 AM6:01 PM10h 17m
28 Wed7:45 AM5:59 PM10h 13m
29 Thu7:47 AM5:58 PM10h 10m
30 Fri7:48 AM5:56 PM10h 07m
31 Sat7:50 AM5:54 PM10h 04m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Des Moines from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Des Moines, United States

What time does the sun rise in Des Moines today?
Sunrise in Des Moines today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:25 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Des Moines today?
Sunset today is at 6:24 PM, after 10h 59m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Des Moines tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:55 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:06 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Des Moines, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Des Moines is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 57m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Des Moines, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Des Moines, Washington is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 8h 27m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Des Moines get in summer than in winter?
Des Moines gets 7h 30m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 57m against 8h 27m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 14m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Des Moines?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Des Moines is on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:11 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Des Moines?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:10 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Des Moines?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, with the sun down by 4:18 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Des Moines?
The latest sunrise is on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 7:56 AM.
Does Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Des Moines uses Pacific 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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