Sunset & Sunrise Today in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Minneapolis: sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 6:25 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Minneapolis at 6:27 PM, having risen at 7:29 AM. That works out to 10h 58m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Minneapolis at 12:58 PM.
Minneapolis lies at latitude 44.98°, 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 and 2 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Minneapolis move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Minneapolis this evening is roughly 5:48 PM–6:46 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:46 PM to 6:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Minneapolis is at 6:25 PM and sunrise at 7:30 AM — about 3m 1s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Minneapolis drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Minneapolis, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Minneapolis ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:03 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 36m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 45m.
Moon in Minneapolis today
Sunset today: Minneapolis vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| Saint Louis Park | 7:29 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 58m |
| Roseville | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| Richfield | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| Edina | 7:29 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 58m |
Minneapolis sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 36m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 45m
- Latest sunset 9:03 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:51 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Minneapolis (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 | 5:26 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 36m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 45m |
Minneapolis sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:30 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 55m | −3m 01s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 52m | −3m 01s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:33 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 49m | −3m 01s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:34 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 59s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 43m | −3m 00s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:37 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 58s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:38 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 58s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:39 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 56s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:41 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 56s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:42 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 28m | −2m 55s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:43 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 25m | −2m 55s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:45 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 22m | −2m 53s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:46 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 20m | −2m 52s |
Twilight times in Minneapolis 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 | 7:10 AM | 8:08 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:48 PM | 6:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Minneapolis by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 50m |
| February | 7:32 AM | 5:20 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 | 8:18 PM | 14h 16m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 22m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 32m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 40m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 14m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 08m |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 01m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Minneapolis
What time is sunset in Minneapolis today?
Sunset in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis today?
Sunrise in Minneapolis is at 7:29 AM today, with 10h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Minneapolis tomorrow?
Sunrise in Minneapolis tomorrow is at 7:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Minneapolis tomorrow?
Sunset in Minneapolis tomorrow is at 6:25 PM.
How long is the day in Minneapolis today?
Minneapolis gets 10h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:29 AM and sunset at 6:27 PM.
When is golden hour in Minneapolis?
The evening golden hour in Minneapolis is about 5:48 PM to 6:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Minneapolis?
The evening blue hour in Minneapolis runs from about 6:46 PM to 6:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Minneapolis?
After sunset at 6:27 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Minneapolis at around 6:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Minneapolis?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Minneapolis — is at 12:58 PM today.
Nearest cities to Minneapolis
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