Sunrise and Sunset in Minneapolis Today
In Minneapolis, 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.
Minneapolis: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Minneapolis 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 21:03.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 51 min more daylight than the shortest.
Minneapolis 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 241° | 157 h |
| Feb | 07:13 | 17:41 | 10 h 28 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 298° | 295 h |
| Jun | 05:25 | 21:01 | 15 h 36 min | northwest 305° | 322 h |
| Jul | 05:40 | 20:56 | 15 h 16 min | west-northwest 302° | 351 h |
| Aug | 06:15 | 20:19 | 14 h 4 min | west-northwest 291° | 307 h |
| Sep | 06:51 | 19:23 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 233 h |
| Oct | 07:28 | 18:27 | 10 h 59 min | west-southwest 258° | 181 h |
| Nov | 07:10 | 16:44 | 9 h 33 min | west-southwest 244° | 113 h |
| Dec | 07:44 | 16:32 | 8 h 48 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 Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis
Morning: 06:26–06:38 · Evening: 17:14–17:26
The Blue Hour in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis
Minneapolis is located at a latitude of 44.98° and a longitude of -93.27°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Minneapolis vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Minneapolis
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis, with up to 15h 37m 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis brings the shortest days with only 8h 46m 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 Minneapolis
On the same latitude as Minneapolis
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Minneapolis (45° 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 Minneapolis
When does the sun rise in Minneapolis today?
Today the sun rises in Minneapolis at 06:57 and sets at 16:55.
How long is the day in Minneapolis today?
The day lasts 9h 58m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Minneapolis today?
In the morning from 06:38–07:40, in the evening from 16:12–17:14.
When is the longest day in Minneapolis?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 46m.
When does it get dark in Minneapolis today?
It is dark from 17:26, fully dark from 18:35.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Minneapolis. All times are in local time. How it is calculated