Sunrise and Sunset in Pelican Rapids Today
In Pelican Rapids, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:33 and sets at 18:48. The day length is 11h 15m. Solar noon is reached at 13:11.
Pelican Rapids: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Pelican Rapids at 13:11 – 1 h 11 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 05:30, the latest on January 1 at 08:08.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:36 and latest on June 25 at 21:21.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 16 min more daylight than the shortest.
Pelican 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 | 08:04 | 17:03 | 9 h 0 min | west-southwest 240° | 141 h |
| Feb | 07:27 | 17:49 | 10 h 22 min | west-southwest 253° | 154 h |
| Mar | 07:36 | 19:30 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 212 h |
| Apr | 06:36 | 20:12 | 13 h 36 min | west-northwest 286° | 242 h |
| May | 05:50 | 20:51 | 15 h 2 min | west-northwest 299° | 283 h |
| Jun | 05:30 | 21:19 | 15 h 49 min | northwest 306° | 303 h |
| Jul | 05:46 | 21:13 | 15 h 28 min | west-northwest 303° | 350 h |
| Aug | 06:22 | 20:33 | 14 h 11 min | west-northwest 291° | 313 h |
| Sep | 07:02 | 19:35 | 12 h 33 min | west 275° | 231 h |
| Oct | 07:42 | 18:37 | 10 h 55 min | west-southwest 258° | 179 h |
| Nov | 07:26 | 16:50 | 9 h 24 min | west-southwest 243° | 113 h |
| Dec | 08:01 | 16:37 | 8 h 36 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 70° 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 Pelican Rapids
Morning: 07:15–08:14 · Evening: 18:07–19:06
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Pelican Rapids, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:15 to 08:14. The evening golden hour extends from 18:07 to 19:06. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Pelican Rapids
Morning: 07:03–07:15 · Evening: 19:06–19:18
The Blue Hour in Pelican Rapids offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:03 to 07:15, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:06 to 19:18, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Pelican Rapids
Pelican Rapids is located at a latitude of 46.57° and a longitude of -96.08°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Pelican Rapids vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Pelican Rapids
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Pelican 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 Pelican Rapids, with up to 15h 50m 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 Pelican 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 Pelican Rapids brings the shortest days with only 8h 34m 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 Pelican Rapids
On the same latitude as Pelican Rapids
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Pelican Rapids (46.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 15m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Pelican Rapids
When does the sun rise in Pelican Rapids today?
Today the sun rises in Pelican Rapids at 07:32 and sets at 18:50.
How long is the day in Pelican Rapids today?
The day lasts 11h 18m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pelican Rapids today?
In the morning from 07:13–08:13, in the evening from 18:09–19:08.
When is the longest day in Pelican Rapids?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 50m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 34m.
When does it get dark in Pelican Rapids today?
It is dark from 19:20, fully dark from 20:30.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Pelican Rapids. All times are in local time. How it is calculated