Sunset & Sunrise Today in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Fond du Lac: sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 6:08 PM.
In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 6:09 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 01m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Fond du Lac at 12:39 PM.
Sitting at 43.77° latitude puts Fond du Lac 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 2 minutes shorter and 54 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Fond du Lac keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Fond du Lac runs from about 5:31 PM to 6:28 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:28 PM to 6:39 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Fond du Lac is at 6:08 PM and sunrise at 7:09 AM — about 2m 54s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Fond du Lac drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Fond du Lac, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Fond du Lac ranges from as early as 4:16 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:39 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 27m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 54m.
Moon in Fond du Lac today
Sunset today: Fond du Lac vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac | 7:08 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 01m |
| Oshkosh | 7:09 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 00m |
| Appleton | 7:08 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 00m |
| Sheboygan | 7:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 01m |
| Menomonee Falls | 7:06 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 02m |
Fond du Lac sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 27m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 54m
- Latest sunset 8:39 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:16 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:11 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:28 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Fond du Lac (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 27m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 54m |
Fond du Lac sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:08 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 01m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:09 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 54s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:10 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 54s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 52s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:13 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 53s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:14 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:15 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 51s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:17 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 50s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:18 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 49s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:19 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 49s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:21 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 47s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 27m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:24 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 24m | −2m 44s |
Twilight times in Fond du Lac today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:32 AM | 7:45 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:05 AM | 7:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:38 AM | 6:39 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:49 AM | 7:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:31 PM | 6:28 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Fond du Lac by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 4:27 PM | 8h 58m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 53m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 11m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 10m |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 13m |
| July | 5:15 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 23m |
| August | 5:42 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 33m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 11m |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:17 PM | 9h 09m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Fond du Lac
What time is sunset in Fond du Lac today?
Sunset in Fond du Lac, 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 Fond du Lac today?
Sunrise in Fond du Lac is at 7:08 AM today, with 11h 01m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Fond du Lac tomorrow?
Sunrise in Fond du Lac tomorrow is at 7:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:08 PM.
What time is sunset in Fond du Lac tomorrow?
Sunset in Fond du Lac tomorrow is at 6:08 PM.
How long is the day in Fond du Lac today?
Fond du Lac gets 11h 01m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 6:09 PM.
When is golden hour in Fond du Lac?
The evening golden hour in Fond du Lac is about 5:31 PM to 6:28 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Fond du Lac?
The evening blue hour in Fond du Lac runs from about 6:28 PM to 6:39 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Fond du Lac?
After sunset at 6:09 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Fond du Lac at around 6:39 PM today.
When is solar noon in Fond du Lac?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Fond du Lac — is at 12:39 PM today.
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