Sunset & Sunrise Today in Maplewood, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Maplewood: sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 6:24 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Maplewood at 6:26 PM, having risen at 7:28 AM. That works out to 10h 58m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Maplewood, is at 12:57 PM.
Because Maplewood is at 44.95° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 3 minutes shorter and 2 seconds. This is autumn in Maplewood, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Maplewood's golden hour, about 5:47 PM to 6:45 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:45 PM to 6:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Maplewood is at 6:24 PM and sunrise at 7:29 AM — about 3m 1s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Maplewood drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Maplewood, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Maplewood ranges from as early as 4:30 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 36m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 45m.
Moon in Maplewood today
Sunset today: Maplewood vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | 7:28 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 58m |
| Woodbury | 7:27 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 58m |
| Woodbury | 7:27 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 58m |
| Saint Paul | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| Inver Grove Heights | 7:28 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 58m |
Maplewood sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 36m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 45m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:30 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:25 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:50 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Maplewood (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:25 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 36m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:47 AM | 4:33 PM | 8h 45m |
Maplewood sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:28 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 58m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:29 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 55m | −3m 01s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:30 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 52m | −3m 01s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:31 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 49m | −3m 00s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:33 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 46m | −3m 00s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:34 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 59s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:35 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 58s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:37 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 57s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:38 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 57s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:39 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 56s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:41 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 28m | −2m 55s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:42 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 25m | −2m 54s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:43 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 23m | −2m 53s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:45 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 20m | −2m 52s |
Twilight times in Maplewood today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:50 AM | 8:04 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:24 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:57 AM | 6:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:09 AM | 8:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:47 PM | 6:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Maplewood by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 50m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 48m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 09m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 15m |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 22m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 32m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 40m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 14m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 08m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 01m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Maplewood
What time is sunset in Maplewood today?
Sunset in Maplewood, Minnesota is at 6:26 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Maplewood today?
Sunrise in Maplewood is at 7:28 AM today, with 10h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Maplewood tomorrow?
Sunrise in Maplewood tomorrow is at 7:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Maplewood tomorrow?
Sunset in Maplewood tomorrow is at 6:24 PM.
How long is the day in Maplewood today?
Maplewood gets 10h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:28 AM and sunset at 6:26 PM.
When is golden hour in Maplewood?
The evening golden hour in Maplewood is about 5:47 PM to 6:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Maplewood?
The evening blue hour in Maplewood runs from about 6:45 PM to 6:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Maplewood?
After sunset at 6:26 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Maplewood at around 6:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Maplewood?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Maplewood — is at 12:57 PM today.
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