Sunset & Sunrise Today in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Maple Grove: sunrise 5:42 AM, sunset 8:56 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Maple Grove is at 8:57 PM and sunrise was at 5:41 AM, giving Maple Grove 15h 15m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Maple Grove at 1:19 PM.
Because Maple Grove is at 45.07° (the upper mid-latitudes), there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 38 seconds. This is summer in Maple Grove, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Maple Grove's golden hour, about 8:14 PM to 9:20 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:20 PM to 9:34 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Maple Grove is at 8:56 PM and sunrise at 5:42 AM — about 1m 41s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Maple Grove drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Maple Grove right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Maple Grove ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:04 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 37m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 44m.
Moon in Maple Grove today
Sunset today: Maple Grove vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove | 5:41 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 15m |
| Plymouth | 5:41 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 15m |
| Brooklyn Park | 5:41 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 16m |
| Minneapolis | 5:41 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 15m |
| Bloomington | 5:41 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 14m |
Maple Grove sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 37m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 44m
- Latest sunset 9:04 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:52 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Maple Grove (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 37m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 44m |
Maple Grove sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:41 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 15m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:42 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 14m | −1m 41s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:43 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 12m | −1m 44s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:44 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 10m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:45 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 08m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:46 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 06m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:47 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 05m | −1m 56s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:48 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 03m | −2m 00s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:49 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 01m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:50 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 58m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:51 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 56m | −2m 08s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:52 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 54m | −2m 10s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:53 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 52m | −2m 13s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:54 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 50m | −2m 15s |
Twilight times in Maple Grove today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:20 AM | 11:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:18 AM | 10:20 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:04 AM | 9:34 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:19 AM | 6:24 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:14 PM | 9:20 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Maple Grove.
Sunrise & sunset in Maple Grove by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 49m |
| February | 7:33 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 47m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 09m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 47m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 16m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 23m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 33m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 40m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 14m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 08m |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 00m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Maple Grove.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Maple Grove
What time is sunset in Maple Grove today?
Sunset in Maple Grove, Minnesota is at 8:57 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Maple Grove today?
Sunrise in Maple Grove is at 5:41 AM today, with 15h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Maple Grove tomorrow?
Sunrise in Maple Grove tomorrow is at 5:42 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:56 PM.
What time is sunset in Maple Grove tomorrow?
Sunset in Maple Grove tomorrow is at 8:56 PM.
How long is the day in Maple Grove today?
Maple Grove gets 15h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:41 AM and sunset at 8:57 PM.
When is golden hour in Maple Grove?
The evening golden hour in Maple Grove is about 8:14 PM to 9:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Maple Grove?
The evening blue hour in Maple Grove runs from about 9:20 PM to 9:34 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Maple Grove?
After sunset at 8:57 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Maple Grove at around 9:34 PM today.
When is solar noon in Maple Grove?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Maple Grove — is at 1:19 PM today.
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