Sunset & Sunrise Today in Appleton, Wisconsin
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Appleton: sunrise 5:25 AM, sunset 8:33 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Appleton at 8:34 PM, having risen at 5:24 AM. That works out to 15h 10m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Appleton falls at 12:59 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 1 minute shorter and 35 seconds. This is summer 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 7:52 PM to 8:56 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:56 PM to 9:10 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Appleton is at 8:33 PM and sunrise at 5:25 AM — about 1m 37s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Appleton drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Appleton right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 5:24 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 10m |
| Oshkosh | 5:25 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 08m |
| Green Bay | 5:21 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 12m |
| Waukesha | 5:27 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 01m |
| Milwaukee | 5:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 02m |
Appleton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 30m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 50m
- Latest sunset 8:41 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:14 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:09 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:24 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 10m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:25 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 08m | −1m 37s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:26 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 06m | −1m 41s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 05m | −1m 44s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:28 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 03m | −1m 47s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:28 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 01m | −1m 50s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:29 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 59m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:30 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 57m | −1m 55s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:31 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 55m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:32 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 53m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:34 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 51m | −2m 03s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 49m | −2m 06s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:36 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 47m | −2m 09s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:37 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 45m | −2m 11s |
Twilight times in Appleton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:07 AM | 10:50 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:03 AM | 9:55 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:48 AM | 9:10 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:02 AM | 6:06 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:52 PM | 8:56 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Appleton.
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 in Appleton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Appleton
What time is sunset in Appleton today?
Sunset in Appleton, Wisconsin is at 8:34 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 5:24 AM today, with 15h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Appleton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Appleton tomorrow is at 5:25 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
What time is sunset in Appleton tomorrow?
Sunset in Appleton tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
How long is the day in Appleton today?
Appleton gets 15h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:24 AM and sunset at 8:34 PM.
When is golden hour in Appleton?
The evening golden hour in Appleton is about 7:52 PM to 8:56 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Appleton?
The evening blue hour in Appleton runs from about 8:56 PM to 9:10 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Appleton?
After sunset at 8:34 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Appleton at around 9:10 PM today.
When is solar noon in Appleton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Appleton — is at 12:59 PM today.
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