Today in Missouri, USA, the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 8:39 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 45m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Missouri is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Missouri
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Missouri runs from N/A to 6:32 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:59 PM and lasts until 8:39 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Missouri sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Missouri falls exactly at 1:16 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 11.08 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Missouri, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Missouri?
At Missouri's latitude of 38.7604815°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.82° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Missouri are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 38.7604815, -92.5617875. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Missouri (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Missouri versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:53 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 45m |
| 2025 | 5:53 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 45m |
| 2021 | 5:53 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Missouri today?
In Missouri, the sun rises at exactly 5:53 AM and sets at 8:39 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 45m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Missouri today?
Today, morning golden hour in Missouri runs from N/A to 6:32 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:59 PM and lasts until 8:36 PM.
Why does sunrise in Missouri shift every day?
At Missouri's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.82° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Missouri at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:16 PM when the sun reaches 11.08. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Missouri, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Missouri changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:53 AM.