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Sun Times in Excelsior Springs
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Excelsior Springs?
Sunrise in Excelsior Springs on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 6:42 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Excelsior Springs?
Sunset in Excelsior Springs on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 7:52 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Excelsior Springs?
Morning golden hour in Excelsior Springs ends at 7:18 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:16 PM.
How long is the day in Excelsior Springs?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Excelsior Springs there are 13 hours and 9 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Excelsior Springs?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Excelsior Springs at 1:17 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Excelsior Springs?
In Excelsior Springs, sunset is at 7:52 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:27 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:19 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Excelsior Springs?
Twilight in Excelsior Springs lasts approximately 95 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Excelsior Springs?
The earliest sunrise in Excelsior Springs in 2026 is at 5:49 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 Excelsior Springs?
The latest sunset in Excelsior Springs in 2026 is at 8:47 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Excelsior Springs?
After sunset at 7:52 PM in Excelsior Springs, civil twilight ends at 8:19 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:27 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Excelsior Springs 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 Excelsior Springs
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Excelsior Springs on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 43m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 45m |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 21m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 56m |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 40m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 01m |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 25m |