Sunrise and Sunset times in Rapid City, United States 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:21:04
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 Sunset: 16:46:52
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Day Length: 9h 25m 48s
Time zone: America/Denver, UTC -7 h.
Latitude: 44.0716, Longitude: -103.22
Rapid City
South Dakota, United States 
88 979 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 07:27:45 | 11:56:35 | 16:25:25 | 8h 57m 40s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 07:27:46 | 11:57:03 | 16:26:19 | 8h 58m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 07:27:45 | 11:57:30 | 16:27:16 | 8h 59m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 07:27:41 | 11:57:57 | 16:28:14 | 9h 0m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 07:27:34 | 11:58:24 | 16:29:14 | 9h 1m 40s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 07:27:26 | 11:58:50 | 16:30:15 | 9h 2m 49s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 07:27:14 | 11:59:16 | 16:31:18 | 9h 4m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 07:27:00 | 11:59:42 | 16:32:23 | 9h 5m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 07:26:44 | 12:00:06 | 16:33:29 | 9h 6m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 07:26:25 | 12:00:31 | 16:34:36 | 9h 8m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 07:26:04 | 12:00:54 | 16:35:45 | 9h 9m 41s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 07:25:40 | 12:01:17 | 16:36:55 | 9h 11m 15s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 07:25:14 | 12:01:40 | 16:38:06 | 9h 12m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 07:24:45 | 12:02:02 | 16:39:18 | 9h 14m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 07:24:14 | 12:02:23 | 16:40:31 | 9h 16m 17s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 07:23:41 | 12:02:43 | 16:41:46 | 9h 18m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 07:23:05 | 12:03:03 | 16:43:01 | 9h 19m 56s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 07:22:27 | 12:03:22 | 16:44:17 | 9h 21m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 07:21:47 | 12:03:40 | 16:45:34 | 9h 23m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 07:21:04 | 12:03:58 | 16:46:52 | 9h 25m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 07:20:19 | 12:04:15 | 16:48:10 | 9h 27m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 07:19:32 | 12:04:31 | 16:49:29 | 9h 29m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 07:18:43 | 12:04:46 | 16:50:49 | 9h 32m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 07:17:52 | 12:05:01 | 16:52:09 | 9h 34m 17s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 07:16:59 | 12:05:14 | 16:53:30 | 9h 36m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 07:16:03 | 12:05:27 | 16:54:51 | 9h 38m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 07:15:06 | 12:05:39 | 16:56:13 | 9h 41m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 07:14:06 | 12:05:51 | 16:57:35 | 9h 43m 29s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 07:13:05 | 12:06:01 | 16:58:57 | 9h 45m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 07:12:02 | 12:06:11 | 17:00:20 | 9h 48m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 07:10:57 | 12:06:20 | 17:01:42 | 9h 50m 45s |
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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