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Sun Times in Cedar Rapids
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cedar Rapids?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cedar Rapids (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cedar Rapids?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cedar Rapids (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cedar Rapids?
Golden hour times for Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids?
The day length for Cedar Rapids is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cedar Rapids?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cedar Rapids is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cedar Rapids?
Sunset and dusk times for Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids?
Twilight duration in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids?
The earliest sunrise in Cedar Rapids in 2026 is at 5:30 AM on June 9 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cedar Rapids?
The latest sunset in Cedar Rapids in 2026 is at 8:46 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cedar Rapids?
After sunset in Cedar Rapids, 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cedar Rapids on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 35m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 14m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 56m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 49m |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 08m |