Sunrise and Sunset in Park Rapids Today
In Park Rapids, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:30 and sets at 18:44. The day length is 11h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 13:07.
Park Rapids: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Park Rapids at 13:07 – 1 h 7 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 05:24, the latest on January 1 at 08:05.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:31 and latest on June 25 at 21:19.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 22 min more daylight than the shortest.
Park Rapids 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 | 08:01 | 16:58 | 8 h 57 min | west-southwest 239° | 141 h |
| Feb | 07:24 | 17:45 | 10 h 21 min | west-southwest 253° | 154 h |
| Mar | 07:32 | 19:26 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 212 h |
| Apr | 06:32 | 20:08 | 13 h 37 min | west-northwest 286° | 242 h |
| May | 05:44 | 20:48 | 15 h 4 min | west-northwest 300° | 283 h |
| Jun | 05:24 | 21:16 | 15 h 52 min | northwest 307° | 303 h |
| Jul | 05:40 | 21:11 | 15 h 30 min | west-northwest 303° | 350 h |
| Aug | 06:17 | 20:30 | 14 h 13 min | west-northwest 291° | 313 h |
| Sep | 06:58 | 19:31 | 12 h 34 min | west 275° | 231 h |
| Oct | 07:38 | 18:32 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 258° | 179 h |
| Nov | 07:23 | 16:45 | 9 h 22 min | west-southwest 243° | 113 h |
| Dec | 07:59 | 16:31 | 8 h 33 min | southwest 236° | 107 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) 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 Park Rapids
Morning: 07:11–08:11 · Evening: 18:03–19:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Park Rapids, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:11 to 08:11. The evening golden hour extends from 18:03 to 19:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Park Rapids
Morning: 06:59–07:11 · Evening: 19:02–19:14
The Blue Hour in Park Rapids offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:59 to 07:11, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:02 to 19:14, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Park Rapids
Park Rapids is located at a latitude of 46.92° and a longitude of -95.06°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Park Rapids vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Park Rapids
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Park Rapids. 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 Park Rapids, with up to 15h 53m 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 Park Rapids 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 Park Rapids brings the shortest days with only 8h 31m 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 Park Rapids
On the same latitude as Park Rapids
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Park Rapids (46.9° 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 Park Rapids
When does the sun rise in Park Rapids today?
Today the sun rises in Park Rapids at 07:28 and sets at 18:45.
How long is the day in Park Rapids today?
The day lasts 11h 17m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Park Rapids today?
In the morning from 07:09–08:09, in the evening from 18:05–19:04.
When is the longest day in Park Rapids?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 53m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 31m.
When does it get dark in Park Rapids today?
It is dark from 19:16, fully dark from 20:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Park Rapids. All times are in local time. How it is calculated