Sunset & Sunrise Today in Eagan, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Eagan: sunrise 5:42 AM, sunset 8:54 PM.
Eagan, Minnesota sees the sun come up at 5:41 AM and go down at 8:55 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 15h 14m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Eagan falls at 1:18 PM.
Eagan lies at latitude 44.80°, 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 1 minute shorter and 36 seconds. This is summer in Eagan, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Eagan runs from about 8:12 PM to 9:17 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:17 PM to 9:31 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Eagan is at 8:54 PM and sunrise at 5:42 AM — about 1m 40s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Eagan drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Eagan right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Eagan ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 34m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 46m.
Moon in Eagan today
Sunset today: Eagan vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagan | 5:41 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 14m |
| Bloomington | 5:41 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 14m |
| Saint Paul | 5:40 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 15m |
| Minneapolis | 5:41 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 15m |
| Woodbury | 5:40 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 14m |
Eagan sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 34m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 46m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:50 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Eagan (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 9:02 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 46m |
Eagan sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:41 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 14m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:42 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 12m | −1m 40s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:43 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 10m | −1m 43s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:44 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 08m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:45 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 07m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:46 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 05m | −1m 52s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:47 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 03m | −1m 56s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:48 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 01m | −1m 58s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:49 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 59m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:50 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 57m | −2m 04s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:51 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 55m | −2m 06s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:52 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 52m | −2m 09s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:53 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 50m | −2m 11s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:54 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 48m | −2m 14s |
Twilight times in Eagan today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:21 AM | 11:14 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:18 AM | 10:17 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:05 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:19 AM | 6:24 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:12 PM | 9:17 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Eagan.
Sunrise & sunset in Eagan by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 51m |
| February | 7:32 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 48m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 09m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 15m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 21m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 31m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 39m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 13m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Eagan.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Eagan
What time is sunset in Eagan today?
Sunset in Eagan, Minnesota is at 8:55 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Eagan today?
Sunrise in Eagan is at 5:41 AM today, with 15h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Eagan tomorrow?
Sunrise in Eagan tomorrow is at 5:42 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:54 PM.
What time is sunset in Eagan tomorrow?
Sunset in Eagan tomorrow is at 8:54 PM.
How long is the day in Eagan today?
Eagan gets 15h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:41 AM and sunset at 8:55 PM.
When is golden hour in Eagan?
The evening golden hour in Eagan is about 8:12 PM to 9:17 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Eagan?
The evening blue hour in Eagan runs from about 9:17 PM to 9:31 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Eagan?
After sunset at 8:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Eagan at around 9:31 PM today.
When is solar noon in Eagan?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Eagan — is at 1:18 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Eagan
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Sunset card for Eagan
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