Sunset & Sunrise Today in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Apple Valley: sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 8:03 PM.
In Apple Valley, Minnesota, the sun rises at 6:25 AM and sets at 8:05 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 40m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Apple Valley, is at 1:15 PM.
Apple Valley lies at latitude 44.73°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 52 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Apple Valley keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Apple Valley runs from about 7:26 PM to 8:24 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:24 PM to 8:36 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Apple Valley is at 8:03 PM and sunrise at 6:26 AM — about 2m 54s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Apple Valley drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Apple Valley right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Apple Valley ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around December 7) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 34m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 47m.
Moon in Apple Valley today
Sunset today: Apple Valley vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | 6:25 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 40m |
| Burnsville | 6:25 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 40m |
| Eagan | 6:24 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 40m |
| Lakeville | 6:25 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 39m |
| Bloomington | 6:25 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 40m |
Apple Valley sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 34m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 47m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:50 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Apple Valley (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 34m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:47 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 47m |
Apple Valley sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:25 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 40m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:26 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 37m | −2m 54s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:27 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 34m | −2m 55s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:28 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 31m | −2m 55s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:29 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 28m | −2m 56s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:30 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 57s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:32 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 57s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:33 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 58s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:34 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 58s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:35 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 13m | −3m 00s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:36 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 59s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:37 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 07m | −3m 00s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:39 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 04m | −3m 01s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:40 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 01m | −3m 01s |
Twilight times in Apple Valley today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:35 AM | 9:54 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:16 AM | 9:13 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:53 AM | 8:36 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:05 AM | 7:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:26 PM | 8:24 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Apple Valley by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 52m |
| February | 7:32 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 49m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 10m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 14m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 20m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 30m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 38m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 13m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Apple Valley
What time is sunset in Apple Valley today?
Sunset in Apple Valley, Minnesota is at 8:05 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Apple Valley today?
Sunrise in Apple Valley is at 6:25 AM today, with 13h 40m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Apple Valley tomorrow?
Sunrise in Apple Valley tomorrow is at 6:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
What time is sunset in Apple Valley tomorrow?
Sunset in Apple Valley tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in Apple Valley today?
Apple Valley gets 13h 40m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:25 AM and sunset at 8:05 PM.
When is golden hour in Apple Valley?
The evening golden hour in Apple Valley is about 7:26 PM to 8:24 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Apple Valley?
The evening blue hour in Apple Valley runs from about 8:24 PM to 8:36 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Apple Valley?
After sunset at 8:05 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Apple Valley at around 8:36 PM today.
When is solar noon in Apple Valley?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Apple Valley — is at 1:15 PM today.
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