Sunrise and Sunset times in Sterling, United States 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:34:39
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 Sunset: 17:12:37
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Day Length: 9h 37m 58s
Time zone: America/Chicago, UTC -6 h.
Latitude: 38.2094, Longitude: -98.2063
Sterling
Kansas, United States 
2 230 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 07:30:59 | 12:22:02 | 17:13:05 | 9h 42m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 07:31:55 | 12:22:25 | 17:12:55 | 9h 41m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 07:32:51 | 12:22:49 | 17:12:46 | 9h 39m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 07:33:46 | 12:23:13 | 17:12:41 | 9h 38m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 07:34:39 | 12:23:38 | 17:12:37 | 9h 37m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 07:35:32 | 12:24:03 | 17:12:35 | 9h 37m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 07:36:23 | 12:24:29 | 17:12:35 | 9h 36m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 07:37:13 | 12:24:56 | 17:12:38 | 9h 35m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 07:38:02 | 12:25:22 | 17:12:43 | 9h 34m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 07:38:50 | 12:25:50 | 17:12:50 | 9h 34m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 07:39:36 | 12:26:17 | 17:12:59 | 9h 33m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 07:40:21 | 12:26:45 | 17:13:10 | 9h 32m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 07:41:05 | 12:27:14 | 17:13:23 | 9h 32m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 07:41:47 | 12:27:42 | 17:13:38 | 9h 31m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 07:42:27 | 12:28:11 | 17:13:56 | 9h 31m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 07:43:06 | 12:28:40 | 17:14:15 | 9h 31m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 07:43:43 | 12:29:10 | 17:14:36 | 9h 30m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 07:44:19 | 12:29:39 | 17:15:00 | 9h 30m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 07:44:53 | 12:30:09 | 17:15:25 | 9h 30m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 07:45:25 | 12:30:39 | 17:15:52 | 9h 30m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 07:45:56 | 12:31:08 | 17:16:21 | 9h 30m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 07:46:24 | 12:31:38 | 17:16:52 | 9h 30m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 07:46:51 | 12:32:08 | 17:17:25 | 9h 30m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 07:47:16 | 12:32:38 | 17:18:00 | 9h 30m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 07:47:39 | 12:33:08 | 17:18:36 | 9h 30m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 07:48:00 | 12:33:37 | 17:19:15 | 9h 31m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 07:48:19 | 12:34:07 | 17:19:54 | 9h 31m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 07:48:36 | 12:34:36 | 17:20:36 | 9h 32m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 07:48:51 | 12:35:05 | 17:21:19 | 9h 32m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 07:49:04 | 12:35:34 | 17:22:04 | 9h 33m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 07:49:16 | 12:36:03 | 17:22:50 | 9h 33m 34s |
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks