Sunrise and Sunset in Prior Lake Today

In Prior Lake, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:57 and sets at 16:56. The day length is 10h 0m. Solar noon is reached at 11:57.

Prior Lake: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Prior Lake at 11:57 – almost exactly at 12:00.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:27, the latest on January 2 at 07:50.

The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:32 and latest on June 26 at 21:03.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 47 min more daylight than the shortest.

Prior Lake 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	16:59	9 h 12 min	west-southwest 241°	157 h
Feb	07:13	17:42	10 h 29 min	west-southwest 253°	178 h
Mar	07:25	19:19	11 h 54 min	west 268°	218 h
Apr	06:29	19:58	13 h 30 min	west-northwest 285°	242 h
May	05:45	20:35	14 h 50 min	west-northwest 298°	295 h
Jun	05:27	21:01	15 h 34 min	northwest 305°	322 h
Jul	05:42	20:56	15 h 14 min	west-northwest 302°	351 h
Aug	06:16	20:19	14 h 3 min	west-northwest 290°	307 h
Sep	06:52	19:24	12 h 32 min	west 275°	233 h
Oct	07:29	18:28	11 h 0 min	west-southwest 258°	181 h
Nov	07:10	16:45	9 h 35 min	west-southwest 244°	113 h
Dec	07:44	16:33	8 h 50 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 Prior Lake

Morning: 06:38–07:39 · Evening: 16:14–17:15

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Prior Lake, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:38 to 07:39. The evening golden hour extends from 16:14 to 17:15. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Prior Lake

Morning: 06:26–06:38 · Evening: 17:15–17:27

The Blue Hour in Prior Lake 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 17:15 to 17:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Prior Lake

Prior Lake is located at a latitude of 44.71° and a longitude of -93.42°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Prior Lake vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Prior Lake

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Prior Lake. 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 Prior Lake, with up to 15h 35m 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 Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake brings the shortest days with only 8h 48m 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 Prior Lake

On the same latitude as Prior Lake

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Prior Lake (44.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 0m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Prior Lake

When does the sun rise in Prior Lake today?

Today the sun rises in Prior Lake at 06:57 and sets at 16:56.

How long is the day in Prior Lake today?

The day lasts 10h 0m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Prior Lake today?

In the morning from 06:38–07:39, in the evening from 16:14–17:15.

When is the longest day in Prior Lake?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 35m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 48m.

When does it get dark in Prior Lake today?

It is dark from 17:27, fully dark from 18:36.