Sunrise and Sunset in Custer Today
In Custer, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:00 and sets at 18:22. The day length is 11h 22m. Solar noon is reached at 12:41.
Custer: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Custer at 12:41 – 41 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:11, the latest on October 31 at 07:29.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:16 and latest on June 26 at 20:40.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 33 min more daylight than the shortest.
Custer through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:25 | 16:43 | 9 h 18 min | west-southwest 241° | 164 h |
| Feb | 06:52 | 17:24 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 254° | 174 h |
| Mar | 07:06 | 19:00 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 234 h |
| Apr | 06:11 | 19:38 | 13 h 27 min | west-northwest 285° | 247 h |
| May | 05:28 | 20:13 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 298° | 274 h |
| Jun | 05:11 | 20:38 | 15 h 26 min | northwest 304° | 311 h |
| Jul | 05:26 | 20:33 | 15 h 7 min | west-northwest 301° | 336 h |
| Aug | 05:58 | 19:57 | 13 h 59 min | west-northwest 290° | 324 h |
| Sep | 06:33 | 19:04 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 262 h |
| Oct | 07:08 | 18:10 | 11 h 2 min | west-southwest 259° | 226 h |
| Nov | 06:48 | 16:28 | 9 h 40 min | west-southwest 245° | 157 h |
| Dec | 07:21 | 16:17 | 8 h 56 min | west-southwest 238° | 150 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 67° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 336 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 150 – 2,859 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Rapid City/Regional Arpt SD, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Custer
Morning: 06:42–07:39 · Evening: 17:44–18:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Custer, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:42 to 07:39. The evening golden hour extends from 17:44 to 18:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Custer
Morning: 06:31–06:42 · Evening: 18:40–18:51
The Blue Hour in Custer offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:31 to 06:42, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:40 to 18:51, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Custer
Custer is located at a latitude of 43.77° and a longitude of -103.60°. The city is in the America/Denver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Custer vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Custer
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Custer. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Custer, with up to 15h 28m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Custer sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Custer brings the shortest days with only 8h 55m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Custer
On the same latitude as Custer
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Custer (43.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 22m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Custer
When does the sun rise in Custer today?
Today the sun rises in Custer at 07:00 and sets at 18:22.
How long is the day in Custer today?
The day lasts 11h 22m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Custer today?
In the morning from 06:42–07:39, in the evening from 17:44–18:40.
When is the longest day in Custer?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 28m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 55m.
When does it get dark in Custer today?
It is dark from 18:51, fully dark from 19:57.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Custer. All times are in local time. How it is calculated