Sunrise and Sunset in Sioux Falls Today

In Sioux Falls, United States, the sun rises today on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 07:30 and sets at 18:58. The day length is 11h 28m. Solar noon is reached at 13:14.

Sioux Falls: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Sioux Falls at 13:15 – 1 h 15 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 05:45, the latest on October 31 at 08:01.

The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:50 and latest on June 26 at 21:12.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 29 min more daylight than the shortest.

Sioux Falls 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
Jan	07:56	17:16	9 h 19 min	west-southwest 241°
Feb	07:25	17:57	10 h 32 min	west-southwest 254°
Mar	07:38	19:33	11 h 55 min	west 268°
Apr	06:44	20:10	13 h 26 min	west-northwest 285°
May	06:02	20:45	14 h 43 min	west-northwest 298°
Jun	05:45	21:09	15 h 25 min	northwest 304°
Jul	05:59	21:05	15 h 6 min	west-northwest 301°
Aug	06:31	20:30	13 h 58 min	west-northwest 290°
Sep	07:06	19:36	12 h 30 min	west 275°
Oct	07:41	18:43	11 h 2 min	west-southwest 259°
Nov	07:20	17:01	9 h 41 min	west-southwest 245°
Dec	07:53	16:51	8 h 58 min	west-southwest 238°

Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Sioux Falls

Morning: 07:12–08:08 · Evening: 18:20–19:16

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sioux Falls, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:12 to 08:08. The evening golden hour extends from 18:20 to 19:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Sioux Falls

Morning: 07:01–07:12 · Evening: 19:16–19:27

The Blue Hour in Sioux Falls offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:01 to 07:12, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:16 to 19:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls is located at a latitude of 43.54° and a longitude of -96.73°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sioux Falls vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Sioux Falls

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sioux Falls. 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 Sioux Falls, with up to 15h 26m 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls brings the shortest days with only 8h 56m 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.

On the same latitude as Sioux Falls

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sioux Falls (43.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 28m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Sioux Falls

When does the sun rise in Sioux Falls today?

Today the sun rises in Sioux Falls at 07:29 and sets at 19:00.

How long is the day in Sioux Falls today?

The day lasts 11h 31m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Sioux Falls today?

In the morning from 07:11–08:07, in the evening from 18:22–19:18.

When is the longest day in Sioux Falls?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 26m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 56m.

When does it get dark in Sioux Falls today?

It is dark from 19:29, fully dark from 20:35.