Sunrise and Sunset in Ellsworth Air Force Base Today
In Ellsworth Air Force Base, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:58 and sets at 18:20. The day length is 11h 22m. Solar noon is reached at 12:39.
Ellsworth Air Force Base: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Ellsworth Air Force Base at 12:39 – 39 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 15 at 05:08, the latest on October 31 at 07:27.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:13 and latest on June 26 at 20:39.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 38 min more daylight than the shortest.
Ellsworth Air Force Base 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 | 07:24 | 16:39 | 9 h 16 min | west-southwest 241° | 164 h |
| Feb | 06:51 | 17:21 | 10 h 31 min | west-southwest 253° | 174 h |
| Mar | 07:04 | 18:58 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 234 h |
| Apr | 06:08 | 19:36 | 13 h 28 min | west-northwest 285° | 247 h |
| May | 05:25 | 20:12 | 14 h 47 min | west-northwest 298° | 274 h |
| Jun | 05:08 | 20:37 | 15 h 29 min | northwest 304° | 311 h |
| Jul | 05:23 | 20:33 | 15 h 10 min | west-northwest 301° | 336 h |
| Aug | 05:56 | 19:56 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 290° | 324 h |
| Sep | 06:31 | 19:02 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 262 h |
| Oct | 07:07 | 18:08 | 11 h 1 min | west-southwest 258° | 226 h |
| Nov | 06:47 | 16:25 | 9 h 38 min | west-southwest 244° | 157 h |
| Dec | 07:20 | 16:14 | 8 h 54 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 Ellsworth Air Force Base
Morning: 06:40–07:37 · Evening: 17:41–18:37
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Ellsworth Air Force Base, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:40 to 07:37. The evening golden hour extends from 17:41 to 18:37. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Ellsworth Air Force Base
Morning: 06:29–06:40 · Evening: 18:37–18:49
The Blue Hour in Ellsworth Air Force Base offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:29 to 06:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:37 to 18:49, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Ellsworth Air Force Base
Ellsworth Air Force Base is located at a latitude of 44.14° and a longitude of -103.08°. The city is in the America/Denver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Ellsworth Air Force Base vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Ellsworth Air Force Base
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Ellsworth Air Force Base. 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 Ellsworth Air Force Base, with up to 15h 30m 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 Ellsworth Air Force Base 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 Ellsworth Air Force Base brings the shortest days with only 8h 52m 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 Ellsworth Air Force Base
On the same latitude as Ellsworth Air Force Base
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Ellsworth Air Force Base (44.1° 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 Ellsworth Air Force Base
When does the sun rise in Ellsworth Air Force Base today?
Today the sun rises in Ellsworth Air Force Base at 06:58 and sets at 18:20.
How long is the day in Ellsworth Air Force Base today?
The day lasts 11h 22m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ellsworth Air Force Base today?
In the morning from 06:40–07:37, in the evening from 17:41–18:37.
When is the longest day in Ellsworth Air Force Base?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 30m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 52m.
When does it get dark in Ellsworth Air Force Base today?
It is dark from 18:49, fully dark from 19:56.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Ellsworth Air Force Base. All times are in local time. How it is calculated