Sunset & Sunrise Today in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Maple Grove: sunrise 7:31 AM, sunset 6:26 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Maple Grove is at 6:28 PM and sunrise was at 7:30 AM, giving Maple Grove 10h 58m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Maple Grove at 12:59 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 3 minutes shorter and 3 seconds. This is autumn 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 5:49 PM to 6:47 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:47 PM to 6:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Maple Grove is at 6:26 PM and sunrise at 7:31 AM — about 3m 2s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Maple Grove drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Maple Grove, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:30 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 58m |
| Plymouth | 7:29 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 58m |
| Brooklyn Park | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| West Coon Rapids | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| Coon Rapids | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
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 (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:52 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:30 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 58m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:31 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 55m | −3m 02s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:32 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 52m | −3m 01s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:33 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 49m | −3m 01s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:35 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 46m | −3m 01s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:36 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 59s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:37 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 59s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:39 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 59s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:40 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 57s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:41 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 57s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:43 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 28m | −2m 55s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:44 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 25m | −2m 55s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:45 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 22m | −2m 54s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:47 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 19m | −2m 53s |
Twilight times in Maple Grove today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:51 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:25 AM | 7:32 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:59 AM | 6:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:11 AM | 8:09 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:49 PM | 6:47 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Maple Grove
What time is sunset in Maple Grove today?
Sunset in Maple Grove, Minnesota is at 6:28 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 7:30 AM today, with 10h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Maple Grove tomorrow?
Sunrise in Maple Grove tomorrow is at 7:31 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
What time is sunset in Maple Grove tomorrow?
Sunset in Maple Grove tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
How long is the day in Maple Grove today?
Maple Grove gets 10h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:30 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Maple Grove?
The evening golden hour in Maple Grove is about 5:49 PM to 6:47 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 6:47 PM to 6:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Maple Grove?
After sunset at 6:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Maple Grove at around 6:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Maple Grove?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Maple Grove — is at 12:59 PM today.
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