Sunset & Sunrise Today in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Grand Forks: sunrise 7:49 AM, sunset 6:37 PM.
In Grand Forks, North Dakota, the sun rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 6:39 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 10h 51m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Grand Forks at 1:13 PM.
Sitting at 47.93° latitude puts Grand Forks 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 22 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Grand Forks move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Grand Forks's golden hour, about 5:57 PM to 6:59 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:59 PM to 7:10 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Grand Forks is at 6:37 PM and sunrise at 7:49 AM — about 3m 22s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Grand Forks drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Grand Forks, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Grand Forks ranges from as early as 4:34 PM (around December 9) to as late as 9:31 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 16h 01m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 22m.
Moon in Grand Forks today
Sunset today: Grand Forks vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | 7:47 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 51m |
| West Fargo | 7:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 53m |
| Fargo | 7:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 53m |
| Moorhead | 7:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 53m |
Grand Forks sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 16h 01m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 22m
- Latest sunset 9:31 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (December 9)
- Earliest sunrise 5:28 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:17 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Grand Forks (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 9:30 PM | 16h 01m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 10m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:15 AM | 4:37 PM | 8h 22m |
Grand Forks sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:47 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 51m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:49 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 47m | −3m 22s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:50 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 44m | −3m 21s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:52 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 41m | −3m 21s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:53 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 37m | −3m 20s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:55 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 34m | −3m 19s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:56 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 31m | −3m 18s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:58 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 27m | −3m 18s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:59 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 24m | −3m 17s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 8:01 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 21m | −3m 16s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 8:02 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 18m | −3m 15s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 8:04 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 14m | −3m 14s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:05 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 11m | −3m 13s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 8:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 08m | −3m 12s |
Twilight times in Grand Forks today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:04 AM | 8:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:40 AM | 7:46 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:15 AM | 7:10 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:27 AM | 8:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:57 PM | 6:59 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Grand Forks by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:17 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 27m |
| February | 7:55 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 32m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 03m |
| April | 7:06 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 51m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 30m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 45m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 9:30 PM | 15h 56m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 57m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 21m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 55m |
| December | 7:57 AM | 4:37 PM | 8h 40m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Grand Forks
What time is sunset in Grand Forks today?
Sunset in Grand Forks, North Dakota is at 6:39 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Grand Forks today?
Sunrise in Grand Forks is at 7:47 AM today, with 10h 51m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Grand Forks tomorrow?
Sunrise in Grand Forks tomorrow is at 7:49 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:37 PM.
What time is sunset in Grand Forks tomorrow?
Sunset in Grand Forks tomorrow is at 6:37 PM.
How long is the day in Grand Forks today?
Grand Forks gets 10h 51m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:47 AM and sunset at 6:39 PM.
When is golden hour in Grand Forks?
The evening golden hour in Grand Forks is about 5:57 PM to 6:59 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Grand Forks?
The evening blue hour in Grand Forks runs from about 6:59 PM to 7:10 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Grand Forks?
After sunset at 6:39 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Grand Forks at around 7:10 PM today.
When is solar noon in Grand Forks?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Grand Forks — is at 1:13 PM today.
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