Sunrise & sunset times in Kansas City, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:48 and sets at 19:47 in Kansas City. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in Kansas City
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Golden hour in Kansas City today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Kansas City when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kansas City (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kansas City’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:35 | 17:20 | 12:27 | 9h 44m |
| February | 07:09 | 17:55 | 12:32 | 10h 46m |
| March | 07:29 | 19:25 | 13:27 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:41 | 19:55 | 13:18 | 13h 14m |
| May | 06:05 | 20:24 | 13:14 | 14h 19m |
| June | 05:51 | 20:46 | 13:18 | 14h 54m |
| July | 06:04 | 20:43 | 13:24 | 14h 38m |
| August | 06:31 | 20:13 | 13:22 | 13h 41m |
| September | 06:59 | 19:26 | 13:13 | 12h 26m |
| October | 07:28 | 18:39 | 13:04 | 11h 11m |
| November | 07:01 | 17:03 | 12:02 | 10h 02m |
| December | 07:30 | 16:56 | 12:13 | 9h 26m |
Solar year in Kansas City (2026)
Day length in Kansas City swings by 5h 30m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kansas City
Longest day in Kansas City: 14h 45m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 15m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 48m.
Moon tonight in Kansas City
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Kansas City today?▼
The sun rises at 06:48 America/Chicago in Kansas City, United States today.
What time is sunset in Kansas City today?▼
The sun sets at 19:47 America/Chicago in Kansas City today.
How long is the day in Kansas City today?▼
Daylight in Kansas City today lasts 12 hours and 59 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kansas City?▼
The morning golden hour in Kansas City runs from 06:20 to 07:23, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:11 to 20:14.
What is the timezone of Kansas City?▼
Kansas City uses the America/Chicago timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Kansas City?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kansas City is 21 June 2026, with 14h 55m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kansas City?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kansas City is 21 December 2026, with 9h 25m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kansas City?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kansas City swings by 5h 30m.