Sunrise and Sunset times in Altoona, United States 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:26:39
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 Sunset: 16:43:37
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Day Length: 9h 16m 58s
Time zone: America/Chicago, UTC -6 h.
Latitude: 41.648, Longitude: -93.4782
Altoona
Iowa, United States 
18 699 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 07:21:44 | 12:03:07 | 16:44:30 | 9h 22m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 07:22:45 | 12:03:30 | 16:44:14 | 9h 21m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 07:23:46 | 12:03:54 | 16:44:02 | 9h 20m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 07:24:45 | 12:04:18 | 16:43:51 | 9h 19m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 07:25:43 | 12:04:43 | 16:43:43 | 9h 18m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 07:26:39 | 12:05:08 | 16:43:37 | 9h 16m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 07:27:34 | 12:05:34 | 16:43:34 | 9h 16m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 07:28:28 | 12:06:01 | 16:43:33 | 9h 15m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 07:29:20 | 12:06:27 | 16:43:35 | 9h 14m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 07:30:11 | 12:06:55 | 16:43:38 | 9h 13m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 07:31:00 | 12:07:22 | 16:43:45 | 9h 12m 45s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 07:31:47 | 12:07:50 | 16:43:53 | 9h 12m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 07:32:33 | 12:08:19 | 16:44:04 | 9h 11m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 07:33:17 | 12:08:47 | 16:44:17 | 9h 11m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 07:34:00 | 12:09:16 | 16:44:33 | 9h 10m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 07:34:40 | 12:09:45 | 16:44:51 | 9h 10m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 07:35:18 | 12:10:15 | 16:45:11 | 9h 9m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 07:35:55 | 12:10:44 | 16:45:33 | 9h 9m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 07:36:30 | 12:11:14 | 16:45:58 | 9h 9m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 07:37:02 | 12:11:44 | 16:46:25 | 9h 9m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 07:37:33 | 12:12:13 | 16:46:54 | 9h 9m 21s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 07:38:01 | 12:12:43 | 16:47:25 | 9h 9m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 07:38:28 | 12:13:13 | 16:47:58 | 9h 9m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 07:38:52 | 12:13:43 | 16:48:34 | 9h 9m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 07:39:14 | 12:14:13 | 16:49:11 | 9h 9m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 07:39:34 | 12:14:42 | 16:49:50 | 9h 10m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 07:39:51 | 12:15:12 | 16:50:32 | 9h 10m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 07:40:07 | 12:15:41 | 16:51:15 | 9h 11m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 07:40:20 | 12:16:10 | 16:52:00 | 9h 11m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 07:40:31 | 12:16:39 | 16:52:47 | 9h 12m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 07:40:39 | 12:17:07 | 16:53:36 | 9h 12m 57s |
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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