Sunset & Sunrise Today in Plymouth, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Plymouth: sunrise 6:33 AM, sunset 7:54 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Plymouth is at 7:55 PM and sunrise was at 6:32 AM, giving Plymouth 13h 23m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Plymouth, is at 1:14 PM.
Plymouth lies at latitude 45.01°, in the upper mid-latitudes, where there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 59 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Plymouth keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Plymouth runs from about 7:17 PM to 8:15 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:15 PM to 8:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Plymouth is at 7:54 PM and sunrise at 6:33 AM — about 3m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Plymouth drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Plymouth, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Plymouth ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around December 7) to as late as 9:04 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 Plymouth today
Sunset today: Plymouth vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 6:32 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 23m |
| Maple Grove | 6:32 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 23m |
| Minnetonka Mills | 6:32 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 23m |
| Saint Louis Park | 6:32 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 23m |
| Minnetonka | 6:32 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 22m |
Plymouth sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 36m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 45m
- Latest sunset 9:04 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:52 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Plymouth (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 36m |
| 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 45m |
Plymouth sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:32 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 23m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:33 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 20m | −3m 00s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:35 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 17m | −3m 00s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:36 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 14m | −3m 01s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:37 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 11m | −3m 01s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:38 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 08m | −3m 02s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:39 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 05m | −3m 02s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:41 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 02m | −3m 03s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 59m | −3m 03s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:43 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 55m | −3m 04s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:44 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 52m | −3m 04s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:45 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 49m | −3m 04s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:46 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 46m | −3m 05s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:48 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 43m | −3m 04s |
Twilight times in Plymouth today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:45 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:24 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:13 AM | 7:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:17 PM | 8:15 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Plymouth by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 50m |
| 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 22m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 32m |
| 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 01m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Plymouth
What time is sunset in Plymouth today?
Sunset in Plymouth, Minnesota is at 7:55 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Plymouth today?
Sunrise in Plymouth is at 6:32 AM today, with 13h 23m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Plymouth tomorrow?
Sunrise in Plymouth tomorrow is at 6:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:54 PM.
What time is sunset in Plymouth tomorrow?
Sunset in Plymouth tomorrow is at 7:54 PM.
How long is the day in Plymouth today?
Plymouth gets 13h 23m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 7:55 PM.
When is golden hour in Plymouth?
The evening golden hour in Plymouth is about 7:17 PM to 8:15 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Plymouth?
The evening blue hour in Plymouth runs from about 8:15 PM to 8:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Plymouth?
After sunset at 7:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Plymouth at around 8:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in Plymouth?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Plymouth — is at 1:14 PM today.
Nearest cities to Plymouth
- Maple GroveMN
- Minnetonka MillsMN
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- Brooklyn ParkMN
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- EdinaMN
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