Sunrise and Sunset in Elk River Today
In Elk River, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:22 and sets at 18:39. The day length is 11h 17m. Solar noon is reached at 13:01.
Elk River: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Elk River at 13:01 – 1 h 1 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 15 at 05:25, the latest on January 1 at 07:53.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:31 and latest on June 26 at 21:06.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 56 min more daylight than the shortest.
Elk River 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 | 07:49 | 16:58 | 9 h 8 min | west-southwest 240° | 157 h |
| Feb | 07:15 | 17:41 | 10 h 26 min | west-southwest 253° | 178 h |
| Mar | 07:26 | 19:20 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 218 h |
| Apr | 06:28 | 20:00 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 285° | 242 h |
| May | 05:44 | 20:37 | 14 h 54 min | west-northwest 299° | 295 h |
| Jun | 05:25 | 21:04 | 15 h 38 min | northwest 305° | 322 h |
| Jul | 05:40 | 20:59 | 15 h 18 min | west-northwest 302° | 351 h |
| Aug | 06:15 | 20:21 | 14 h 6 min | west-northwest 291° | 307 h |
| Sep | 06:52 | 19:25 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 233 h |
| Oct | 07:30 | 18:28 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 258° | 181 h |
| Nov | 07:12 | 16:44 | 9 h 31 min | west-southwest 244° | 113 h |
| Dec | 07:46 | 16:32 | 8 h 45 min | west-southwest 237° | 114 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (305°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 69° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 351 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 113 – 2,711 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Minneapolis/Int'l Arpt MN, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Elk River
Morning: 07:04–08:02 · Evening: 17:59–18:57
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Elk River, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:04 to 08:02. The evening golden hour extends from 17:59 to 18:57. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Elk River
Morning: 06:53–07:04 · Evening: 18:57–19:09
The Blue Hour in Elk River offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:53 to 07:04, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:57 to 19:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Elk River
Elk River is located at a latitude of 45.30° and a longitude of -93.57°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Elk River vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Elk River
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Elk River. 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 Elk River, with up to 15h 40m 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 Elk River 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 Elk River brings the shortest days with only 8h 44m 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 Elk River
On the same latitude as Elk River
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Elk River (45.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 17m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Elk River
When does the sun rise in Elk River today?
Today the sun rises in Elk River at 07:21 and sets at 18:41.
How long is the day in Elk River today?
The day lasts 11h 20m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Elk River today?
In the morning from 07:03–08:01, in the evening from 18:01–18:59.
When is the longest day in Elk River?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 40m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 44m.
When does it get dark in Elk River today?
It is dark from 19:10, fully dark from 20:19.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Elk River. All times are in local time. How it is calculated