Sunset & Sunrise Today in Brookings, South Dakota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Brookings: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 9:07 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Brookings at 9:08 PM, having risen at 5:57 AM. That works out to 15h 10m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Brookings at 1:33 PM.
Sitting at 44.31° latitude puts Brookings in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 35 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Brookings move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Brookings's golden hour, about 8:26 PM to 9:30 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:30 PM to 9:44 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Brookings is at 9:07 PM and sunrise at 5:58 AM — about 1m 38s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Brookings drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Brookings, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Brookings ranges from as early as 4:47 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:15 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 31m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 50m.
Moon in Brookings today
Sunset today: Brookings vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings | 5:57 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 10m |
| Watertown | 5:56 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 14m |
| Sioux Falls | 6:00 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 05m |
Brookings sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 31m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 50m
- Latest sunset 9:15 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:47 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (around June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:03 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Brookings (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 31m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 50m |
Brookings sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:57 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 10m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:58 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 08m | −1m 38s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 07m | −1m 41s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:00 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 05m | −1m 44s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:01 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 03m | −1m 47s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:02 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 01m | −1m 50s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:03 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 00m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:04 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 58m | −1m 56s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:05 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:06 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 54m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:07 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 52m | −2m 04s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:08 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 49m | −2m 06s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:09 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 47m | −2m 09s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:10 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 45m | −2m 11s |
Twilight times in Brookings today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:40 AM | 11:24 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:36 AM | 10:29 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:21 AM | 9:44 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:35 AM | 6:39 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:26 PM | 9:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Brookings.
Sunrise & sunset in Brookings by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 4:58 PM | 8h 55m |
| February | 7:45 AM | 5:36 PM | 9h 51m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 10m |
| April | 7:08 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 12m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 17m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 27m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 36m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 12m |
| October | 7:25 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 11m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 05m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Brookings.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Brookings
What time is sunset in Brookings today?
Sunset in Brookings, South Dakota is at 9:08 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Brookings today?
Sunrise in Brookings is at 5:57 AM today, with 15h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Brookings tomorrow?
Sunrise in Brookings tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Brookings tomorrow?
Sunset in Brookings tomorrow is at 9:07 PM.
How long is the day in Brookings today?
Brookings gets 15h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:57 AM and sunset at 9:08 PM.
When is golden hour in Brookings?
The evening golden hour in Brookings is about 8:26 PM to 9:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Brookings?
The evening blue hour in Brookings runs from about 9:30 PM to 9:44 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Brookings?
After sunset at 9:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Brookings at around 9:44 PM today.
When is solar noon in Brookings?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Brookings — is at 1:33 PM today.
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