Sunset & Sunrise Today in Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Saint Cloud: sunrise 7:34 AM, sunset 6:28 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Saint Cloud at 6:30 PM, having risen at 7:33 AM. That works out to 10h 57m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Saint Cloud, is at 1:02 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 3 minutes shorter and 6 seconds. This is autumn 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 5:51 PM to 6:49 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:49 PM to 7:01 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Saint Cloud is at 6:28 PM and sunrise at 7:34 AM — about 3m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Saint Cloud drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Saint Cloud, when sunset creeps earlier each week. 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 | 7:33 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 57m |
| Maple Grove | 7:30 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 58m |
| West Coon Rapids | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| Brooklyn Park | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| Plymouth | 7:29 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 58m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 57m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:34 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 54m | −3m 05s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:36 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 50m | −3m 05s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:37 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 47m | −3m 04s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:38 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 44m | −3m 04s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:40 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 41m | −3m 02s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:41 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 38m | −3m 03s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:42 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 35m | −3m 01s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:44 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 32m | −3m 01s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:45 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 29m | −2m 59s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:46 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 26m | −2m 59s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:48 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 23m | −2m 58s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:49 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 20m | −2m 57s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 17m | −2m 56s |
Twilight times in Saint Cloud today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:54 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:28 AM | 7:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:14 AM | 8:12 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:51 PM | 6:49 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 6:30 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 7:33 AM today, with 10h 57m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Saint Cloud tomorrow?
Sunrise in Saint Cloud tomorrow is at 7:34 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Saint Cloud tomorrow?
Sunset in Saint Cloud tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
How long is the day in Saint Cloud today?
Saint Cloud gets 10h 57m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:33 AM and sunset at 6:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Saint Cloud?
The evening golden hour in Saint Cloud is about 5:51 PM to 6:49 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 6:49 PM to 7:01 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Saint Cloud?
After sunset at 6:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Saint Cloud at around 7:01 PM today.
When is solar noon in Saint Cloud?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Saint Cloud — is at 1:02 PM today.
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