Sunrise and Sunset in Detroit Lakes Today
In Detroit Lakes, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:33 and sets at 18:47. The day length is 11h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 13:10.
Detroit Lakes: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Detroit Lakes at 13:10 – 1 h 10 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 05:28, the latest on January 1 at 08:08.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:34 and latest on June 25 at 21:21.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 20 min more daylight than the shortest.
Detroit Lakes through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:03 | 17:02 | 8 h 58 min | west-southwest 239° | 141 h |
| Feb | 07:27 | 17:48 | 10 h 21 min | west-southwest 253° | 154 h |
| Mar | 07:35 | 19:29 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 212 h |
| Apr | 06:35 | 20:11 | 13 h 36 min | west-northwest 286° | 242 h |
| May | 05:48 | 20:51 | 15 h 3 min | west-northwest 300° | 283 h |
| Jun | 05:28 | 21:19 | 15 h 51 min | northwest 306° | 303 h |
| Jul | 05:44 | 21:13 | 15 h 29 min | west-northwest 303° | 350 h |
| Aug | 06:21 | 20:33 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 291° | 313 h |
| Sep | 07:01 | 19:34 | 12 h 34 min | west 275° | 231 h |
| Oct | 07:41 | 18:36 | 10 h 55 min | west-southwest 258° | 179 h |
| Nov | 07:26 | 16:49 | 9 h 23 min | west-southwest 243° | 113 h |
| Dec | 08:01 | 16:35 | 8 h 34 min | southwest 236° | 107 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (306°) in June, southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 71° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 350 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 107 – 2,628 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Fargo/WSO AP ND, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Detroit Lakes
Morning: 07:14–08:14 · Evening: 18:06–19:05
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Detroit Lakes, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:14 to 08:14. The evening golden hour extends from 18:06 to 19:05. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Detroit Lakes
Morning: 07:02–07:14 · Evening: 19:05–19:17
The Blue Hour in Detroit Lakes offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:02 to 07:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:05 to 19:17, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes is located at a latitude of 46.82° and a longitude of -95.85°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Detroit Lakes vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Detroit Lakes
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Detroit Lakes. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Detroit Lakes, with up to 15h 52m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Detroit Lakes sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Detroit Lakes brings the shortest days with only 8h 32m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Detroit Lakes
On the same latitude as Detroit Lakes
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Detroit Lakes (46.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 14m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Detroit Lakes
When does the sun rise in Detroit Lakes today?
Today the sun rises in Detroit Lakes at 07:31 and sets at 18:49.
How long is the day in Detroit Lakes today?
The day lasts 11h 17m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Detroit Lakes today?
In the morning from 07:13–08:12, in the evening from 18:08–19:07.
When is the longest day in Detroit Lakes?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 52m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 32m.
When does it get dark in Detroit Lakes today?
It is dark from 19:19, fully dark from 20:29.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Detroit Lakes. All times are in local time. How it is calculated