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Sunrise and sunset in Minneapolis, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:25 AM–8:05 AM and 5:55 PM–6:35 PM
Times are local time in Minneapolis. Current time in Minneapolis →
Sunrise and sunset in Minneapolis through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 44m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 0m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 11m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 34m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 2m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 4:33 PM | 8h 48m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:52 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 50m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 9m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:34 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 47m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 26m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 8m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 7:19 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 45m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 28m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 15m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 50m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 22m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 35m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 33m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 17m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 43m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 6m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 17m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 34m |
Calculated for 44.98°N, 93.26°W, including daylight saving time where Minneapolis uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Minneapolis this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 37m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 46m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:27 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 9:05 PM on June 25
Questions
What time is sunrise in Minneapolis today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:25 AM and sets at 6:35 PM in Minneapolis, giving 11 hours 10 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Minneapolis?
The longest day in Minneapolis in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 37 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Minneapolis?
The shortest day in Minneapolis in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Minneapolis?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:27 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 9:05 PM on June 25. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Minneapolis?
Today, golden hour in Minneapolis is from sunrise (7:25 AM) to 8:05 AM in the morning, and from 5:55 PM to sunset (6:35 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.