St. Louis Sunrise & Sunset in October 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: March 3, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for St. Louis, Missouri throughout October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. October marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in October offer distinct advantages. Morning light tends to be crisp and clear, while evening light often carries warmer tones, making each period valuable for different types of photography and activities. Residents of St. Louis use October's sun time data for everyday planning. Morning commuters check sunrise times, while evening joggers and cyclists rely on sunset times to plan safe routes before darkness falls. The precise timing of sunrise and sunset in St. Louis during October depends on the city's specific coordinates and the Earth's position. Our calculations account for these factors to provide accurate, location-specific data. The daily variations in sun times during October may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

October is a seasonal transition month for St. Louis in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

October daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 30m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 43m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 12m shorter by month end.

Key October Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 6:56 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 7:26 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 6:47 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 6:04 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 12m from start to end of month

October averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:11 AM
  • Average sunset: 6:25 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 14m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Oct 16:56 AM6:47 PM11h 50m6:56 AM - 7:31 AM6:12 PM - 6:47 PM
Oct 26:57 AM6:45 PM11h 48m6:57 AM - 7:32 AM6:10 PM - 6:45 PM
Oct 36:58 AM6:44 PM11h 45m6:58 AM - 7:33 AM6:08 PM - 6:44 PM
Oct 46:59 AM6:42 PM11h 43m6:59 AM - 7:34 AM6:07 PM - 6:42 PM
Oct 57:00 AM6:40 PM11h 40m7:00 AM - 7:35 AM6:05 PM - 6:40 PM
Oct 67:01 AM6:39 PM11h 38m7:01 AM - 7:36 AM6:04 PM - 6:39 PM
Oct 77:02 AM6:37 PM11h 36m7:02 AM - 7:37 AM6:02 PM - 6:37 PM
Oct 87:03 AM6:36 PM11h 33m7:03 AM - 7:38 AM6:00 PM - 6:36 PM
Oct 97:04 AM6:34 PM11h 31m7:04 AM - 7:39 AM5:59 PM - 6:34 PM
Oct 107:05 AM6:33 PM11h 28m7:05 AM - 7:40 AM5:57 PM - 6:33 PM
Oct 117:06 AM6:31 PM11h 26m7:06 AM - 7:41 AM5:56 PM - 6:31 PM
Oct 127:07 AM6:30 PM11h 23m7:07 AM - 7:42 AM5:54 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 137:08 AM6:28 PM11h 21m7:08 AM - 7:43 AM5:53 PM - 6:28 PM
Oct 147:08 AM6:27 PM11h 18m7:08 AM - 7:44 AM5:51 PM - 6:27 PM
Oct 157:09 AM6:25 PM11h 16m7:09 AM - 7:45 AM5:50 PM - 6:25 PM
Oct 167:10 AM6:24 PM11h 13m7:10 AM - 7:46 AM5:48 PM - 6:24 PM
Oct 177:11 AM6:23 PM11h 11m7:11 AM - 7:47 AM5:47 PM - 6:23 PM
Oct 187:12 AM6:21 PM11h 9m7:12 AM - 7:49 AM5:45 PM - 6:21 PM
Oct 197:13 AM6:20 PM11h 6m7:13 AM - 7:50 AM5:44 PM - 6:20 PM
Oct 207:14 AM6:18 PM11h 4m7:14 AM - 7:51 AM5:42 PM - 6:18 PM
Oct 217:15 AM6:17 PM11h 1m7:15 AM - 7:52 AM5:41 PM - 6:17 PM
Oct 227:17 AM6:16 PM10h 59m7:17 AM - 7:53 AM5:39 PM - 6:16 PM
Oct 237:18 AM6:14 PM10h 57m7:18 AM - 7:54 AM5:38 PM - 6:14 PM
Oct 247:19 AM6:13 PM10h 54m7:19 AM - 7:55 AM5:36 PM - 6:13 PM
Oct 257:20 AM6:12 PM10h 52m7:20 AM - 7:56 AM5:35 PM - 6:12 PM
Oct 267:21 AM6:10 PM10h 50m7:21 AM - 7:57 AM5:34 PM - 6:10 PM
Oct 277:22 AM6:09 PM10h 47m7:22 AM - 7:59 AM5:32 PM - 6:09 PM
Oct 287:23 AM6:08 PM10h 45m7:23 AM - 8:00 AM5:31 PM - 6:08 PM
Oct 297:24 AM6:07 PM10h 43m7:24 AM - 8:01 AM5:30 PM - 6:07 PM
Oct 307:25 AM6:06 PM10h 41m7:25 AM - 8:02 AM5:28 PM - 6:06 PM
Oct 317:26 AM6:04 PM10h 38m7:26 AM - 8:03 AM5:27 PM - 6:04 PM

Last updated: March 3, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in St. Louis in October

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through October as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for St. Louis, Missouri, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in October.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in St. Louis, Missouri in October?

Today, the sun rises in St. Louis, Missouri at 6:31 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in St. Louis, Missouri in October?

Today, the sun sets in St. Louis, Missouri at 5:56 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in St. Louis, Missouri in October?

Today's daylight in St. Louis, Missouri lasts about 11h 25m. As we move through October, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in St. Louis, Missouri?

Golden hour in St. Louis, Missouri refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.