Sun Times in Cape Girardeau
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cape Girardeau?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cape Girardeau (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cape Girardeau?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cape Girardeau (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cape Girardeau?
Golden hour times for Cape Girardeau are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Cape Girardeau?
The day length for Cape Girardeau is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cape Girardeau?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cape Girardeau is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cape Girardeau?
Sunset and dusk times for Cape Girardeau are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Cape Girardeau?
Twilight duration in Cape Girardeau varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Cape Girardeau?
The earliest sunrise in Cape Girardeau in 2026 is at 5:36 AM on June 13 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cape Girardeau?
The latest sunset in Cape Girardeau in 2026 is at 8:22 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cape Girardeau?
After sunset in Cape Girardeau, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Cape Girardeau shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Cape Girardeau
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cape Girardeau on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 43m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 35m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 10m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 37m |
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