Sunrise & sunset times in Wichita, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 07:00 and sets at 19:56 in Wichita. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in Wichita
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Golden hour in Wichita 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 Wichita when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Wichita (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Wichita’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:43 | 17:34 | 12:38 | 9h 51m |
| February | 07:18 | 18:08 | 12:43 | 10h 49m |
| March | 07:40 | 19:36 | 13:38 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:54 | 20:05 | 13:29 | 13h 10m |
| May | 06:19 | 20:32 | 13:25 | 14h 12m |
| June | 06:07 | 20:52 | 13:29 | 14h 45m |
| July | 06:19 | 20:50 | 13:35 | 14h 30m |
| August | 06:45 | 20:21 | 13:33 | 13h 36m |
| September | 07:11 | 19:36 | 13:24 | 12h 25m |
| October | 07:37 | 18:51 | 13:15 | 11h 14m |
| November | 07:09 | 17:18 | 12:13 | 10h 08m |
| December | 07:37 | 17:11 | 12:24 | 9h 34m |
Solar year in Wichita (2026)
Day length in Wichita swings by 5h 13m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Wichita
Longest day in Wichita: 14h 37m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 23m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 46m.
Moon tonight in Wichita
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 Wichita today?▼
The sun rises at 07:00 America/Chicago in Wichita, United States today.
What time is sunset in Wichita today?▼
The sun sets at 19:56 America/Chicago in Wichita today.
How long is the day in Wichita today?▼
Daylight in Wichita today lasts 12 hours and 56 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Wichita?▼
The morning golden hour in Wichita runs from 06:33 to 07:35, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:21 to 20:23.
What is the timezone of Wichita?▼
Wichita 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 Wichita?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Wichita is 21 June 2026, with 14h 46m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Wichita?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Wichita is 21 December 2026, with 9h 33m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Wichita?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Wichita swings by 5h 13m.