Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Fargo, North Dakota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Fargo: sunrise 5:49 AM, sunset 9:17 PM.
West Fargo, North Dakota sees the sun come up at 5:48 AM and go down at 9:17 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 15h 29m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in West Fargo falls at 1:33 PM.
West Fargo lies at latitude 46.87°, in the upper mid-latitudes, where there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 45 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in West Fargo keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in West Fargo runs from about 8:33 PM to 9:41 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:41 PM to 9:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Fargo is at 9:17 PM and sunrise at 5:49 AM — about 1m 49s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in West Fargo drift across the whole year.
It's summer in West Fargo right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in West Fargo ranges from as early as 4:38 PM (around December 6) to as late as 9:25 PM (around June 19). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 52m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 30m.
Moon in West Fargo today
Sunset today: West Fargo vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo | 5:48 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 29m |
| Fargo | 5:48 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 29m |
| Grand Forks | 5:45 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 37m |
West Fargo sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 52m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 30m
- Latest sunset 9:25 PM (around June 19)
- Earliest sunset 4:38 PM (around December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:32 AM (around June 13)
- Latest sunrise 8:13 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in West Fargo (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:33 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 52m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:10 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 30m |
West Fargo sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:48 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 29m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:49 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 27m | −1m 49s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:50 AM | 9:16 PM | 15h 25m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:51 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 23m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:52 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 21m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:53 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 19m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:54 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 17m | −2m 06s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:56 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 15m | −2m 08s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:57 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 13m | −2m 12s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:58 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 10m | −2m 15s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:59 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 08m | −2m 17s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:00 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 06m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:01 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 03m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:03 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 01m | −2m 26s |
Twilight times in West Fargo today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:13 AM | 11:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:19 AM | 10:46 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:10 AM | 9:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:25 AM | 6:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:33 PM | 9:41 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in West Fargo.
Sunrise & sunset in West Fargo by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 4:49 PM | 8h 36m |
| February | 7:52 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 38m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 05m |
| April | 7:06 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 25m |
| June | 5:37 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 37m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 47m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 51m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 18m |
| October | 7:26 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 00m |
| December | 7:52 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 47m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in West Fargo.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Fargo
What time is sunset in West Fargo today?
Sunset in West Fargo, North Dakota is at 9:17 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in West Fargo today?
Sunrise in West Fargo is at 5:48 AM today, with 15h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Fargo tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Fargo tomorrow is at 5:49 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:17 PM.
What time is sunset in West Fargo tomorrow?
Sunset in West Fargo tomorrow is at 9:17 PM.
How long is the day in West Fargo today?
West Fargo gets 15h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:48 AM and sunset at 9:17 PM.
When is golden hour in West Fargo?
The evening golden hour in West Fargo is about 8:33 PM to 9:41 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in West Fargo?
The evening blue hour in West Fargo runs from about 9:41 PM to 9:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Fargo?
After sunset at 9:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Fargo at around 9:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Fargo?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Fargo — is at 1:33 PM today.
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