Sunset & Sunrise Today in Madison, Wisconsin
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Madison: sunrise 5:33 AM, sunset 8:33 PM.
In Madison, Wisconsin, the sun rises at 5:32 AM and sets at 8:34 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 15h 02m of daylight. Local solar noon in Madison falls at 1:03 PM.
Madison lies at latitude 43.07°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 30 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Madison move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Madison this evening is roughly 7:53 PM–8:55 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:55 PM to 9:09 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Madison is at 8:33 PM and sunrise at 5:33 AM — about 1m 33s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Madison drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Madison right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Madison ranges from as early as 4:22 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:40 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 21m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 59m.
Moon in Madison today
Sunset today: Madison vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 5:32 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 02m |
| Rockford | 5:33 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 57m |
| Waukesha | 5:27 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 01m |
| Milwaukee | 5:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 02m |
| Oshkosh | 5:25 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 08m |
Madison sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 59m
- Latest sunset 8:40 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:22 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (around June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Madison (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 21m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 59m |
Madison sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:32 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 02m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:33 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 00m | −1m 33s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:33 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 59m | −1m 36s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:34 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 57m | −1m 39s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:35 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 55m | −1m 42s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:36 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 45s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:37 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 48s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 50s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:39 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 53s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:40 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:41 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:42 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 42m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:43 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 40m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:44 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 38m | −2m 05s |
Twilight times in Madison today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:21 AM | 10:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:13 AM | 9:52 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:57 AM | 9:09 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:10 AM | 6:13 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:55 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Madison.
Sunrise & sunset in Madison by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 03m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 57m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 07m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 08m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 18m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 29m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 09m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 13m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Madison.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Madison
What time is sunset in Madison today?
Sunset in Madison, 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 Madison today?
Sunrise in Madison is at 5:32 AM today, with 15h 02m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Madison tomorrow?
Sunrise in Madison tomorrow is at 5:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
What time is sunset in Madison tomorrow?
Sunset in Madison tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
How long is the day in Madison today?
Madison gets 15h 02m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:32 AM and sunset at 8:34 PM.
When is golden hour in Madison?
The evening golden hour in Madison is about 7:53 PM to 8:55 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Madison?
The evening blue hour in Madison runs from about 8:55 PM to 9:09 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Madison?
After sunset at 8:34 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Madison at around 9:09 PM today.
When is solar noon in Madison?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Madison — is at 1:03 PM today.
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