Sunrise and Sunset times in West Des Moines, United States 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:36:58
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 Sunset: 17:14:51
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Day Length: 9h 37m 53s
Time zone: America/Chicago, UTC -6 h.
Latitude: 41.5522, Longitude: -93.7805
West Des Moines
Iowa, United States 
65 608 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 07:41:40 | 12:18:48 | 16:55:57 | 9h 14m 17s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 07:41:44 | 12:19:16 | 16:56:49 | 9h 15m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 07:41:45 | 12:19:44 | 16:57:43 | 9h 15m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 07:41:45 | 12:20:11 | 16:58:38 | 9h 16m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 07:41:42 | 12:20:38 | 16:59:34 | 9h 17m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 07:41:36 | 12:21:04 | 17:00:32 | 9h 18m 56s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 07:41:28 | 12:21:30 | 17:01:32 | 9h 20m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 07:41:18 | 12:21:55 | 17:02:32 | 9h 21m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 07:41:06 | 12:22:20 | 17:03:34 | 9h 22m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 07:40:51 | 12:22:44 | 17:04:38 | 9h 23m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 07:40:34 | 12:23:08 | 17:05:42 | 9h 25m 8s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 07:40:15 | 12:23:31 | 17:06:47 | 9h 26m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 07:39:54 | 12:23:54 | 17:07:54 | 9h 28m 0s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 07:39:30 | 12:24:16 | 17:09:01 | 9h 29m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 07:39:04 | 12:24:37 | 17:10:09 | 9h 31m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 07:38:36 | 12:24:57 | 17:11:19 | 9h 32m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 07:38:05 | 12:25:17 | 17:12:29 | 9h 34m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 07:37:33 | 12:25:36 | 17:13:39 | 9h 36m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 07:36:58 | 12:25:54 | 17:14:51 | 9h 37m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 07:36:21 | 12:26:12 | 17:16:03 | 9h 39m 42s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 07:35:42 | 12:26:29 | 17:17:15 | 9h 41m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 07:35:01 | 12:26:45 | 17:18:29 | 9h 43m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 07:34:18 | 12:27:00 | 17:19:42 | 9h 45m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 07:33:33 | 12:27:15 | 17:20:56 | 9h 47m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 07:32:46 | 12:27:29 | 17:22:11 | 9h 49m 25s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 07:31:57 | 12:27:41 | 17:23:26 | 9h 51m 29s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 07:31:06 | 12:27:54 | 17:24:41 | 9h 53m 35s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 07:30:13 | 12:28:05 | 17:25:56 | 9h 55m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 07:29:19 | 12:28:15 | 17:27:12 | 9h 57m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 07:28:22 | 12:28:25 | 17:28:28 | 10h 0m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 07:27:24 | 12:28:34 | 17:29:44 | 10h 2m 20s |
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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