Sunrise and Sunset times in Des Moines, United States 
Des Moines
Iowa
Time zone: America/Chicago, UTC -5 h.
Latitude: 41.5725, Longitude: -93.6105
481 222 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Length of day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Jul-01, Tuesday | 05:44:26 | 13:18:26 | 20:52:27 | 15h 8m 1s |
| 2025-Jul-02, Wednesday | 05:44:58 | 13:18:38 | 20:52:17 | 15h 7m 19s |
| 2025-Jul-03, Thursday | 05:45:32 | 13:18:48 | 20:52:05 | 15h 6m 33s |
| 2025-Jul-04, Friday | 05:46:07 | 13:18:59 | 20:51:51 | 15h 5m 44s |
| 2025-Jul-05, Saturday | 05:46:44 | 13:19:09 | 20:51:35 | 15h 4m 51s |
| 2025-Jul-06, Sunday | 05:47:22 | 13:19:19 | 20:51:17 | 15h 3m 55s |
| 2025-Jul-07, Monday | 05:48:01 | 13:19:29 | 20:50:57 | 15h 2m 56s |
| 2025-Jul-08, Tuesday | 05:48:42 | 13:19:38 | 20:50:35 | 15h 1m 53s |
| 2025-Jul-09, Wednesday | 05:49:24 | 13:19:47 | 20:50:10 | 15h 0m 46s |
| 2025-Jul-10, Thursday | 05:50:07 | 13:19:55 | 20:49:44 | 14h 59m 37s |
| 2025-Jul-11, Friday | 05:50:51 | 13:20:03 | 20:49:15 | 14h 58m 24s |
| 2025-Jul-12, Saturday | 05:51:36 | 13:20:11 | 20:48:45 | 14h 57m 9s |
| 2025-Jul-13, Sunday | 05:52:23 | 13:20:18 | 20:48:12 | 14h 55m 49s |
| 2025-Jul-14, Monday | 05:53:11 | 13:20:24 | 20:47:38 | 14h 54m 27s |
| 2025-Jul-15, Tuesday | 05:53:59 | 13:20:30 | 20:47:01 | 14h 53m 2s |
| 2025-Jul-16, Wednesday | 05:54:49 | 13:20:35 | 20:46:22 | 14h 51m 33s |
| 2025-Jul-17, Thursday | 05:55:39 | 13:20:40 | 20:45:42 | 14h 50m 3s |
| 2025-Jul-18, Friday | 05:56:30 | 13:20:45 | 20:44:59 | 14h 48m 29s |
| 2025-Jul-19, Saturday | 05:57:22 | 13:20:49 | 20:44:15 | 14h 46m 53s |
| 2025-Jul-20, Sunday | 05:58:15 | 13:20:52 | 20:43:29 | 14h 45m 14s |
| 2025-Jul-21, Monday | 05:59:09 | 13:20:55 | 20:42:41 | 14h 43m 32s |
| 2025-Jul-22, Tuesday | 06:00:03 | 13:20:57 | 20:41:51 | 14h 41m 48s |
| 2025-Jul-23, Wednesday | 06:00:58 | 13:20:58 | 20:40:59 | 14h 40m 1s |
| 2025-Jul-24, Thursday | 06:01:53 | 13:20:59 | 20:40:06 | 14h 38m 13s |
| 2025-Jul-25, Friday | 06:02:49 | 13:21:00 | 20:39:10 | 14h 36m 21s |
| 2025-Jul-26, Saturday | 06:03:46 | 13:21:00 | 20:38:13 | 14h 34m 27s |
| 2025-Jul-27, Sunday | 06:04:43 | 13:20:59 | 20:37:14 | 14h 32m 31s |
| 2025-Jul-28, Monday | 06:05:41 | 13:20:57 | 20:36:14 | 14h 30m 33s |
| 2025-Jul-29, Tuesday | 06:06:39 | 13:20:55 | 20:35:12 | 14h 28m 33s |
| 2025-Jul-30, Wednesday | 06:07:37 | 13:20:53 | 20:34:08 | 14h 26m 31s |
| 2025-Jul-31, Thursday | 06:08:36 | 13:20:50 | 20:33:03 | 14h 24m 27s |
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
1. What are daylight hours?
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
2. Why are days shorter in winter and longer in summer?
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).
3. When is the longest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
4. When is the shortest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
5. How does latitude affect daylight hours?
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
6. Why do New York and Miami have different day lengths?
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
7. When are day and night equal?
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
How fast do days lengthen/shorten?
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
9. Where can I check daylight hours for my city?
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
10. Does daylight affect health?
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks