Sunset & Sunrise Today in Duluth, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Duluth: sunrise 7:28 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
In Duluth, Minnesota, the sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 6:20 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 10h 54m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Duluth, is at 12:54 PM.
Because Duluth is at 46.78° (the upper mid-latitudes), there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 3 minutes shorter and 15 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Duluth keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Duluth runs from about 5:40 PM to 6:40 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:40 PM to 6:52 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Duluth is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 7:28 AM — about 3m 13s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Duluth drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Duluth, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Duluth ranges from as early as 4:19 PM (around December 7) to as late as 9:06 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 51m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 31m.
Moon in Duluth today
Duluth sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 51m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 31m
- Latest sunset 9:06 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:14 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:53 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Duluth (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:14 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 51m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 31m |
Duluth sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:26 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 54m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:28 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 50m | −3m 13s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:29 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 47m | −3m 13s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:30 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 44m | −3m 13s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:32 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 41m | −3m 12s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:33 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 38m | −3m 11s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:35 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 35m | −3m 10s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:36 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 31m | −3m 10s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:37 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 28m | −3m 09s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:39 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 25m | −3m 08s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:40 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 22m | −3m 07s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:42 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 19m | −3m 06s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:43 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 16m | −3m 05s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:45 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 13m | −3m 04s |
Twilight times in Duluth today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:45 AM | 8:01 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:20 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:55 AM | 6:52 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:07 AM | 8:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:40 PM | 6:40 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Duluth by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 36m |
| February | 7:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 38m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 05m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 24m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 36m |
| July | 5:18 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 47m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 50m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 18m |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 01m |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 48m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Duluth
What time is sunset in Duluth today?
Sunset in Duluth, Minnesota is at 6:20 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Duluth today?
Sunrise in Duluth is at 7:26 AM today, with 10h 54m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Duluth tomorrow?
Sunrise in Duluth tomorrow is at 7:28 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Duluth tomorrow?
Sunset in Duluth tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Duluth today?
Duluth gets 10h 54m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:26 AM and sunset at 6:20 PM.
When is golden hour in Duluth?
The evening golden hour in Duluth is about 5:40 PM to 6:40 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Duluth?
The evening blue hour in Duluth runs from about 6:40 PM to 6:52 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Duluth?
After sunset at 6:20 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Duluth at around 6:52 PM today.
When is solar noon in Duluth?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Duluth — is at 12:54 PM today.
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