What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Wind Cave National Park?

Here are today's sunrise and sunset times in Wind Cave National Park, United States. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar on this page for specific dates of sunrise/sunset in Wind Cave National Park.

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:15 am

Dawn: 4:40 am

Sunrise today in Wind Cave National Park was at 5:15 AM MDT ().

Sunset

8:31 pm

Dusk: 9:06 pm

Sunset today in Wind Cave National Park will be at 8:31 PM MDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:15 am

Dawn: 4:39 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Wind Cave National Park will be at 5:15 AM MDT ().

Sunset

8:32 pm

Dusk: 9:07 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Wind Cave National Park will be at 8:32 PM MDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Wind Cave National Park

Sunrise and sunset photos of Wind Cave National Park from Flickr.

Black Hills Fire Road
Wind Cave Sunrise
Lower Crepuscular Rays
Eastern Flame
Rankin Ridge Sunrise
Rankin Ridge Tower
Wind Cave Sunset
Black Hills Gold
Rolling Orange Grassland
Layered Lenticular
Lookout Point Sunset
15 Pines
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Elk Mountain Campground Sunrise

Calendar Wind Cave National Park Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Wind Cave National Park. Discover Wind Cave National Park'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 Wind Cave National Park

When is the shortest day in Wind Cave National Park?

The shortest day of the year in Wind Cave National Park (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 Wind Cave National Park?

The shortest day of 2026 in Wind Cave National Park will be 8 hours and 56 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Wind Cave National Park?

The longest day in Wind Cave National Park (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 Wind Cave National Park?

The longest day of 2026 in Wind Cave National Park will have 15 hours and 26 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Wind Cave National Park get in summer vs winter?

Wind Cave National Park gets 6 hours and 30 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 26 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 8 hours and 56 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 13 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Wind Cave National Park?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Wind Cave National Park will be on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:13 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Wind Cave National Park?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Wind Cave National Park will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:29 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Wind Cave National Park?

The latest sunset time in Wind Cave National Park will be on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:40 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Wind Cave National Park?

The earliest sunset time in Wind Cave National Park will be on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 4:18 PM.

Wind Cave National Park is located in southwestern South Dakota, United States. The park was established on January 9, 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt. It is the seventh oldest national park in the United States and the first cave to be designated a national park. The park’s 28,295 acres (114.19 km2) are home to elk, bison, and other wildlife. The wind cave is one of the longest and most complex caves in the world.

Wind Cave National Park
43.58026,-103.43941
Timezone: America/Denver