Sunset & Sunrise Today in McMinnville, Oregon
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in McMinnville: sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 6:26 PM.
McMinnville, Oregon sees the sun come up at 7:27 AM and go down at 6:28 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — 11h 00m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over McMinnville, is at 12:58 PM.
McMinnville lies at latitude 45.21°, 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 3 minutes shorter and 4 seconds. This is autumn in McMinnville, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for McMinnville's golden hour, about 5:49 PM to 6:47 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:47 PM to 6:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in McMinnville is at 6:26 PM and sunrise at 7:29 AM — about 3m 4s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in McMinnville drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in McMinnville, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in McMinnville ranges from as early as 4:30 PM (around December 3) to as late as 9:04 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 38m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 43m.
Moon in McMinnville today
Sunset today: McMinnville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| McMinnville | 7:27 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 00m |
| Keizer | 7:27 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 01m |
| Salem | 7:27 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 01m |
| Hillsboro | 7:27 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 00m |
| Aloha | 7:26 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 00m |
McMinnville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 38m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 43m
- Latest sunset 9:04 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:30 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:24 AM (June 14)
- Latest sunrise 7:52 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in McMinnville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:25 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 38m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 4:32 PM | 8h 43m |
McMinnville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:27 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 00m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:29 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 57m | −3m 04s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:30 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 54m | −3m 03s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 51m | −3m 02s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:33 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 48m | −3m 02s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:34 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 45m | −3m 02s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 42m | −3m 00s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:37 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 39m | −3m 00s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:38 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 59s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:39 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 58s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:41 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 58s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:42 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 27m | −2m 56s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:43 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 24m | −2m 56s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:45 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 21m | −2m 54s |
Twilight times in McMinnville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:49 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:23 AM | 7:32 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:57 AM | 6:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:08 AM | 8:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:49 PM | 6:47 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in McMinnville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 48m |
| February | 7:33 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 47m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 09m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 47m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 17m |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 24m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 34m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 41m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 14m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 07m |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 59m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for McMinnville
What time is sunset in McMinnville today?
Sunset in McMinnville, Oregon is at 6:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in McMinnville today?
Sunrise in McMinnville is at 7:27 AM today, with 11h 00m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in McMinnville tomorrow?
Sunrise in McMinnville tomorrow is at 7:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
What time is sunset in McMinnville tomorrow?
Sunset in McMinnville tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
How long is the day in McMinnville today?
McMinnville gets 11h 00m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:27 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM.
When is golden hour in McMinnville?
The evening golden hour in McMinnville is about 5:49 PM to 6:47 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in McMinnville?
The evening blue hour in McMinnville runs from about 6:47 PM to 6:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in McMinnville?
After sunset at 6:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in McMinnville at around 6:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in McMinnville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over McMinnville — is at 12:58 PM today.
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