Sun Times in West Des Moines
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in West Des Moines?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for West Des Moines (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in West Des Moines?
Check the sunset time displayed above for West Des Moines (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in West Des Moines?
Golden hour times for West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines?
The day length for West Des Moines is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in West Des Moines?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for West Des Moines is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in West Des Moines?
Sunset and dusk times for West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines?
Twilight duration in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines?
The earliest sunrise in West Des Moines in 2026 is at 5:40 AM on June 8 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in West Des Moines?
The latest sunset in West Des Moines in 2026 is at 8:53 PM on June 25 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in West Des Moines?
After sunset in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in West Des Moines on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 31m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 39m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 21m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 32m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 11m |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 53m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 51m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 51m |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 11m |
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