Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lakeville, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lakeville: sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 6:26 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Lakeville at 6:27 PM, having risen at 7:28 AM. That works out to 10h 59m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Lakeville falls at 12:58 PM.
Lakeville lies at latitude 44.65°, 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 3 minutes shorter. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Lakeville move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Lakeville's golden hour, about 5:49 PM to 6:46 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:46 PM to 6:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lakeville is at 6:26 PM and sunrise at 7:29 AM — about 2m 59s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lakeville drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Lakeville, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lakeville ranges from as early as 4:32 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 33m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 47m.
Moon in Lakeville today
Sunset today: Lakeville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m |
| Apple Valley | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m |
| Burnsville | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m |
| Eagan | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| Bloomington | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
Lakeville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 33m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 47m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:32 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:27 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:50 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lakeville (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 33m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:47 AM | 4:35 PM | 8h 47m |
Lakeville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:29 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 59s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 59s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 59s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:33 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 57s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 57s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:36 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 57s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:37 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 55s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:39 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 55s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:40 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 54s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:41 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 29m | −2m 53s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:43 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 26m | −2m 52s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:44 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 24m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:45 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 21m | −2m 50s |
Twilight times in Lakeville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:25 AM | 7:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:58 AM | 6:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:09 AM | 8:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:49 PM | 6:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lakeville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:43 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 | 6:03 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 14m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 20m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 29m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 38m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 13m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 10m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lakeville
What time is sunset in Lakeville today?
Sunset in Lakeville, Minnesota is at 6:27 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lakeville today?
Sunrise in Lakeville is at 7:28 AM today, with 10h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lakeville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lakeville tomorrow is at 7:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
What time is sunset in Lakeville tomorrow?
Sunset in Lakeville tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
How long is the day in Lakeville today?
Lakeville gets 10h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:28 AM and sunset at 6:27 PM.
When is golden hour in Lakeville?
The evening golden hour in Lakeville is about 5:49 PM to 6:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lakeville?
The evening blue hour in Lakeville runs from about 6:46 PM to 6:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lakeville?
After sunset at 6:27 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lakeville at around 6:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lakeville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lakeville — is at 12:58 PM today.
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