Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bismarck, North Dakota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bismarck: sunrise 8:02 AM, sunset 6:53 PM.
In Bismarck, North Dakota, the sun rises at 8:01 AM and sets at 6:55 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 10h 54m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Bismarck at 1:29 PM.
Sitting at 46.81° latitude puts Bismarck in 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 14 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Bismarck move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Bismarck this evening is roughly 6:15 PM–7:15 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:15 PM to 7:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bismarck is at 6:53 PM and sunrise at 8:02 AM — about 3m 14s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bismarck drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Bismarck, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bismarck ranges from as early as 4:54 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:41 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 51m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 31m.
Moon in Bismarck today
Sunset today: Bismarck vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | 8:01 AM | 6:55 PM | 10h 54m |
| Minot | 8:05 AM | 6:55 PM | 10h 50m |
Bismarck sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 51m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 31m
- Latest sunset 9:41 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:54 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:48 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:28 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bismarck (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:46 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 9:40 PM | 15h 51m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:25 AM | 4:57 PM | 8h 31m |
Bismarck sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 8:01 AM | 6:55 PM | 10h 54m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 8:02 AM | 6:53 PM | 10h 50m | −3m 14s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 8:04 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 47m | −3m 13s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 8:05 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 44m | −3m 13s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 8:07 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 41m | −3m 12s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 8:08 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 38m | −3m 11s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 8:09 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 34m | −3m 11s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 8:11 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 31m | −3m 09s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 8:12 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 28m | −3m 09s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 8:14 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 25m | −3m 09s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 8:15 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 22m | −3m 07s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 8:17 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 19m | −3m 06s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 16m | −3m 05s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 8:20 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 13m | −3m 04s |
Twilight times in Bismarck today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:20 AM | 8:36 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:55 AM | 8:01 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:30 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:41 AM | 8:41 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:15 PM | 7:15 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bismarck by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:28 AM | 5:05 PM | 8h 36m |
| February | 8:07 AM | 5:46 PM | 9h 38m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 05m |
| April | 7:22 AM | 8:12 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 25m |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 36m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 9:40 PM | 15h 47m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 9:14 PM | 14h 50m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 18m |
| October | 7:42 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 7:25 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 00m |
| December | 8:07 AM | 4:56 PM | 8h 48m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bismarck
What time is sunset in Bismarck today?
Sunset in Bismarck, North Dakota is at 6:55 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bismarck today?
Sunrise in Bismarck is at 8:01 AM today, with 10h 54m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bismarck tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bismarck tomorrow is at 8:02 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
What time is sunset in Bismarck tomorrow?
Sunset in Bismarck tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
How long is the day in Bismarck today?
Bismarck gets 10h 54m of daylight today, between sunrise at 8:01 AM and sunset at 6:55 PM.
When is golden hour in Bismarck?
The evening golden hour in Bismarck is about 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bismarck?
The evening blue hour in Bismarck runs from about 7:15 PM to 7:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bismarck?
After sunset at 6:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bismarck at around 7:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bismarck?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bismarck — is at 1:29 PM today.
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