Sunset & Sunrise Today in Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Saint Cloud: sunrise 6:28 AM, sunset 8:08 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over Saint Cloud at 8:10 PM, having risen at 6:27 AM. That works out to 13h 42m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Saint Cloud, is at 1:19 PM.
Because Saint Cloud is at 45.56° (the upper mid-latitudes), there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 58 seconds. This is summer in Saint Cloud, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Saint Cloud's golden hour, about 7:31 PM to 8:30 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:30 PM to 8:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Saint Cloud is at 8:08 PM and sunrise at 6:28 AM — about 2m 59s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Saint Cloud drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Saint Cloud, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Saint Cloud ranges from as early as 4:32 PM (around December 6) to as late as 9:09 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 41m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 41m.
Moon in Saint Cloud today
Sunset today: Saint Cloud vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud | 6:27 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 42m |
| Maple Grove | 6:25 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 41m |
| West Coon Rapids | 6:24 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 41m |
| Brooklyn Park | 6:24 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 41m |
| Plymouth | 6:25 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 40m |
Saint Cloud sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 41m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 41m
- Latest sunset 9:09 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:32 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:27 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Saint Cloud (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 41m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 4:35 PM | 8h 41m |
Saint Cloud sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:27 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 42m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:28 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 39m | −2m 59s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:29 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 36m | −3m 00s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:31 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 33m | −3m 00s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:32 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 30m | −3m 02s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:33 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 27m | −3m 02s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:34 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 24m | −3m 02s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:35 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 21m | −3m 04s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:37 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 18m | −3m 04s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:38 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 15m | −3m 04s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 12m | −3m 05s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:40 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 09m | −3m 05s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:42 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 06m | −3m 06s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:43 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 03m | −3m 07s |
Twilight times in Saint Cloud today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:35 AM | 10:01 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:17 AM | 9:20 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:55 AM | 8:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:07 AM | 7:06 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:31 PM | 8:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Saint Cloud by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:43 PM | 8h 46m |
| February | 7:37 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 45m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 08m |
| April | 6:56 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 47m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 18m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 26m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 36m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 43m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 15m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 06m |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 57m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Saint Cloud
What time is sunset in Saint Cloud today?
Sunset in Saint Cloud, Minnesota is at 8:10 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Saint Cloud today?
Sunrise in Saint Cloud is at 6:27 AM today, with 13h 42m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Saint Cloud tomorrow?
Sunrise in Saint Cloud tomorrow is at 6:28 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:08 PM.
What time is sunset in Saint Cloud tomorrow?
Sunset in Saint Cloud tomorrow is at 8:08 PM.
How long is the day in Saint Cloud today?
Saint Cloud gets 13h 42m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:27 AM and sunset at 8:10 PM.
When is golden hour in Saint Cloud?
The evening golden hour in Saint Cloud is about 7:31 PM to 8:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Saint Cloud?
The evening blue hour in Saint Cloud runs from about 8:30 PM to 8:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Saint Cloud?
After sunset at 8:10 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Saint Cloud at around 8:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in Saint Cloud?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Saint Cloud — is at 1:19 PM today.
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