Sun Times in Rapid City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Rapid City?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Rapid City (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Rapid City?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Rapid City (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Rapid City?
Golden hour times for Rapid City 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 Rapid City?
The day length for Rapid City is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Rapid City?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Rapid City is shown in the times above (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Rapid City?
Sunset and dusk times for Rapid City are displayed above (America/Denver). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Rapid City?
Twilight duration in Rapid City 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 Rapid City?
The earliest sunrise in Rapid City in 2026 is at 5:09 AM on June 9 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Rapid City?
The latest sunset in Rapid City in 2026 is at 8:40 PM on June 23 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Rapid City?
After sunset in Rapid City, 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 Rapid City 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 Rapid City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Rapid City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 16m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 28m |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 46m |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:38 PM | 15h 29m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 10m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 01m |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 38m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 54m |
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