Sunrise and Sunset times in Des Moines, United States 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:36:21
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 Sunset: 17:14:07
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Day Length: 9h 37m 46s
Time zone: America/Chicago, UTC -6 h.
Latitude: 41.5725, Longitude: -93.6105
Des Moines
Iowa, United States 
481 222 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 07:41:03 | 12:18:08 | 16:55:12 | 9h 14m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 07:41:07 | 12:18:36 | 16:56:04 | 9h 14m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 07:41:08 | 12:19:03 | 16:56:58 | 9h 15m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 07:41:08 | 12:19:30 | 16:57:53 | 9h 16m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 07:41:04 | 12:19:57 | 16:58:50 | 9h 17m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 07:40:59 | 12:20:23 | 16:59:48 | 9h 18m 49s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 07:40:51 | 12:20:49 | 17:00:47 | 9h 19m 56s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 07:40:41 | 12:21:15 | 17:01:48 | 9h 21m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 07:40:29 | 12:21:39 | 17:02:50 | 9h 22m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 07:40:14 | 12:22:04 | 17:03:53 | 9h 23m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 07:39:57 | 12:22:27 | 17:04:57 | 9h 25m 0s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 07:39:38 | 12:22:50 | 17:06:03 | 9h 26m 25s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 07:39:16 | 12:23:13 | 17:07:09 | 9h 27m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 07:38:53 | 12:23:35 | 17:08:17 | 9h 29m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 07:38:27 | 12:23:56 | 17:09:25 | 9h 30m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 07:37:58 | 12:24:16 | 17:10:34 | 9h 32m 36s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 07:37:28 | 12:24:36 | 17:11:44 | 9h 34m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 07:36:55 | 12:24:55 | 17:12:55 | 9h 36m 0s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 07:36:21 | 12:25:14 | 17:14:07 | 9h 37m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 07:35:44 | 12:25:31 | 17:15:19 | 9h 39m 35s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 07:35:05 | 12:25:48 | 17:16:31 | 9h 41m 26s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 07:34:24 | 12:26:04 | 17:17:45 | 9h 43m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 07:33:40 | 12:26:19 | 17:18:58 | 9h 45m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 07:32:55 | 12:26:34 | 17:20:13 | 9h 47m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 07:32:08 | 12:26:48 | 17:21:27 | 9h 49m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 07:31:19 | 12:27:01 | 17:22:42 | 9h 51m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 07:30:28 | 12:27:13 | 17:23:57 | 9h 53m 29s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 07:29:35 | 12:27:24 | 17:25:13 | 9h 55m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 07:28:41 | 12:27:35 | 17:26:28 | 9h 57m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 07:27:44 | 12:27:44 | 17:27:44 | 10h 0m 0s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 07:26:46 | 12:27:53 | 17:29:00 | 10h 2m 14s |
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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