Sunrise and Sunset in Fridley Today
In Fridley, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:57 and sets at 16:55. The day length is 9h 58m. Solar noon is reached at 11:56.
Fridley: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Fridley at 11:56 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:25, the latest on January 2 at 07:51.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:31 and latest on June 26 at 21:04.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 52 min more daylight than the shortest.
Fridley 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 | 07:47 | 16:57 | 9 h 10 min | west-southwest 240° | 157 h |
| Feb | 07:13 | 17:41 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 253° | 178 h |
| Mar | 07:25 | 19:19 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 218 h |
| Apr | 06:28 | 19:58 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 285° | 242 h |
| May | 05:43 | 20:35 | 14 h 52 min | west-northwest 299° | 295 h |
| Jun | 05:25 | 21:02 | 15 h 37 min | northwest 305° | 322 h |
| Jul | 05:40 | 20:57 | 15 h 17 min | west-northwest 302° | 351 h |
| Aug | 06:14 | 20:19 | 14 h 5 min | west-northwest 291° | 307 h |
| Sep | 06:51 | 19:23 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 233 h |
| Oct | 07:29 | 18:27 | 10 h 59 min | west-southwest 258° | 181 h |
| Nov | 07:11 | 16:43 | 9 h 33 min | west-southwest 244° | 113 h |
| Dec | 07:44 | 16:31 | 8 h 47 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 68° 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 Fridley
Morning: 06:38–07:40 · Evening: 16:12–17:14
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Fridley, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:38 to 07:40. The evening golden hour extends from 16:12 to 17:14. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Fridley
Morning: 06:26–06:38 · Evening: 17:14–17:26
The Blue Hour in Fridley offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:26 to 06:38, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:14 to 17:26, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Fridley
Fridley is located at a latitude of 45.09° and a longitude of -93.26°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Fridley vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Fridley
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Fridley. 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 Fridley, with up to 15h 38m 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 Fridley 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 Fridley brings the shortest days with only 8h 45m 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 Fridley
On the same latitude as Fridley
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Fridley (45.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 58m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Fridley
When does the sun rise in Fridley today?
Today the sun rises in Fridley at 06:57 and sets at 16:55.
How long is the day in Fridley today?
The day lasts 9h 58m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Fridley today?
In the morning from 06:38–07:40, in the evening from 16:12–17:14.
When is the longest day in Fridley?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 38m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 45m.
When does it get dark in Fridley today?
It is dark from 17:26, fully dark from 18:35.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Fridley. All times are in local time. How it is calculated