Sunset & Sunrise Today in Appleton, Wisconsin
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Appleton: sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 6:07 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Appleton at 6:09 PM, having risen at 7:08 AM. That works out to 11h 00m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Appleton falls at 12:39 PM.
Because Appleton is at 44.26° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 58 seconds. This is autumn in Appleton, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Appleton's golden hour, about 5:30 PM to 6:27 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:27 PM to 6:38 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Appleton is at 6:07 PM and sunrise at 7:10 AM — about 2m 57s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Appleton drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Appleton, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Appleton ranges from as early as 4:14 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:41 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 30m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 50m.
Moon in Appleton today
Sunset today: Appleton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | 7:08 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 00m |
| Oshkosh | 7:09 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 00m |
| Green Bay | 7:07 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| Fond du Lac | 7:08 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 01m |
| Manitowoc | 7:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 00m |
Appleton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 30m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 50m
- Latest sunset 8:41 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:14 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:09 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Appleton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 30m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 4:17 PM | 8h 50m |
Appleton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:08 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 00m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:10 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 57s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:11 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 56s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 56s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:13 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 55s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:15 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 55s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:16 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 54s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:17 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 53s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:19 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 52s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:20 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 51s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:21 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 51s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:23 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 28m | −2m 50s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:24 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 25m | −2m 48s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:25 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 22m | −2m 48s |
Twilight times in Appleton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:32 AM | 7:45 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:05 AM | 7:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:39 AM | 6:38 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:50 AM | 7:47 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:30 PM | 6:27 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Appleton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 55m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 51m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 10m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 12m |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 17m |
| July | 5:14 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 26m |
| August | 5:41 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 36m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 12m |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 11m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:15 PM | 9h 06m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Appleton
What time is sunset in Appleton today?
Sunset in Appleton, Wisconsin is at 6:09 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Appleton today?
Sunrise in Appleton is at 7:08 AM today, with 11h 00m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Appleton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Appleton tomorrow is at 7:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Appleton tomorrow?
Sunset in Appleton tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
How long is the day in Appleton today?
Appleton gets 11h 00m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 6:09 PM.
When is golden hour in Appleton?
The evening golden hour in Appleton is about 5:30 PM to 6:27 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Appleton?
The evening blue hour in Appleton runs from about 6:27 PM to 6:38 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Appleton?
After sunset at 6:09 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Appleton at around 6:38 PM today.
When is solar noon in Appleton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Appleton — is at 12:39 PM today.
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