Sunset & Sunrise Today in Rochester, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Rochester: sunrise 5:42 AM, sunset 8:49 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Rochester at 8:49 PM, having risen at 5:41 AM. That works out to 15h 08m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Rochester at 1:15 PM.
Sitting at 44.02° latitude puts Rochester in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 33 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Rochester move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Rochester runs from about 8:08 PM to 9:11 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:11 PM to 9:25 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Rochester is at 8:49 PM and sunrise at 5:42 AM — about 1m 37s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Rochester drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Rochester, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Rochester ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:56 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 28m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 52m.
Moon in Rochester today
Sunset today: Rochester vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 5:41 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 08m |
| Eagan | 5:41 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 14m |
| Woodbury | 5:40 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 14m |
| Woodbury | 5:40 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 14m |
| Bloomington | 5:41 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 14m |
Rochester sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:56 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Rochester (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 28m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 52m |
Rochester sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:41 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 08m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:42 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 07m | −1m 37s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:43 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 05m | −1m 40s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:44 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 03m | −1m 43s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:45 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 01m | −1m 46s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:45 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 00m | −1m 49s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:46 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 58m | −1m 51s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:47 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 55s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:48 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 57s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:49 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 52m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:50 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 50m | −2m 02s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:52 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 48m | −2m 05s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:53 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 46m | −2m 08s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:54 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 43m | −2m 09s |
Twilight times in Rochester today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:26 AM | 11:04 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:20 AM | 10:10 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:05 AM | 9:25 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:19 AM | 6:23 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:08 PM | 9:11 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Rochester.
Sunrise & sunset in Rochester by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 57m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 52m |
| March | 6:46 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 11m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 15m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 25m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 34m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 11m |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 12m |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Rochester.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Rochester
What time is sunset in Rochester today?
Sunset in Rochester, Minnesota is at 8:49 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Rochester today?
Sunrise in Rochester is at 5:41 AM today, with 15h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Rochester tomorrow?
Sunrise in Rochester tomorrow is at 5:42 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:49 PM.
What time is sunset in Rochester tomorrow?
Sunset in Rochester tomorrow is at 8:49 PM.
How long is the day in Rochester today?
Rochester gets 15h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:41 AM and sunset at 8:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Rochester?
The evening golden hour in Rochester is about 8:08 PM to 9:11 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Rochester?
The evening blue hour in Rochester runs from about 9:11 PM to 9:25 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Rochester?
After sunset at 8:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Rochester at around 9:25 PM today.
When is solar noon in Rochester?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Rochester — is at 1:15 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Rochester
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Sunset card for Rochester
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- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.