Sunset & Sunrise Today in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Manitowoc: sunrise 7:06 AM, sunset 6:04 PM.
In Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 6:06 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 00m of daylight. Local solar noon in Manitowoc falls at 12:36 PM.
Because Manitowoc is at 44.09° (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 56 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Manitowoc move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Manitowoc this evening is roughly 5:27 PM–6:24 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:24 PM to 6:35 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Manitowoc is at 6:04 PM and sunrise at 7:06 AM — about 2m 56s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Manitowoc drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Manitowoc, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Manitowoc ranges from as early as 4:11 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 29m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 52m.
Moon in Manitowoc today
Sunset today: Manitowoc vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc | 7:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 00m |
| Sheboygan | 7:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 01m |
| Green Bay | 7:07 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| Appleton | 7:08 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 00m |
| Oshkosh | 7:09 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 00m |
Manitowoc sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 29m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:11 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (January 2)
Solstices & equinoxes in Manitowoc (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 29m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:14 PM | 8h 52m |
Manitowoc sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 00m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:06 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 56s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:08 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 55s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:09 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 55s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 54s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:12 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 54s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:13 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 52s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:14 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 52s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:15 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 52s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:17 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 50s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:18 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 49s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:19 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 28m | −2m 49s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:21 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 26m | −2m 48s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:22 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 23m | −2m 46s |
Twilight times in Manitowoc today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:29 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:35 AM | 6:35 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:47 AM | 7:44 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:27 PM | 6:24 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Manitowoc by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 56m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 52m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 11m |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:26 PM | 15h 16m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 25m |
| August | 5:38 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 35m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 12m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:40 PM | 10h 12m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:13 PM | 9h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Manitowoc
What time is sunset in Manitowoc today?
Sunset in Manitowoc, Wisconsin is at 6:06 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Manitowoc today?
Sunrise in Manitowoc is at 7:05 AM today, with 11h 00m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Manitowoc tomorrow?
Sunrise in Manitowoc tomorrow is at 7:06 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:04 PM.
What time is sunset in Manitowoc tomorrow?
Sunset in Manitowoc tomorrow is at 6:04 PM.
How long is the day in Manitowoc today?
Manitowoc gets 11h 00m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:05 AM and sunset at 6:06 PM.
When is golden hour in Manitowoc?
The evening golden hour in Manitowoc is about 5:27 PM to 6:24 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Manitowoc?
The evening blue hour in Manitowoc runs from about 6:24 PM to 6:35 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Manitowoc?
After sunset at 6:06 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Manitowoc at around 6:35 PM today.
When is solar noon in Manitowoc?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Manitowoc — is at 12:36 PM today.
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