Sunrise and Sunset in Sun Prairie Today
In Sun Prairie, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:36 and sets at 16:43. The day length is 10h 6m. Solar noon is reached at 11:40.
Sun Prairie: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sun Prairie at 11:40 – 20 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:16, the latest on October 31 at 07:30.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:21 and latest on June 26 at 20:40.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 24 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sun Prairie 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 | 07:25 | 16:47 | 9 h 21 min | west-southwest 241° | 143 h |
| Feb | 06:54 | 17:28 | 10 h 34 min | west-southwest 254° | 152 h |
| Mar | 07:08 | 19:03 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 187 h |
| Apr | 06:14 | 19:39 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 285° | 207 h |
| May | 05:33 | 20:14 | 14 h 41 min | west-northwest 297° | 263 h |
| Jun | 05:16 | 20:38 | 15 h 22 min | northwest 304° | 293 h |
| Jul | 05:30 | 20:34 | 15 h 4 min | west-northwest 301° | 305 h |
| Aug | 06:02 | 19:59 | 13 h 57 min | west-northwest 290° | 270 h |
| Sep | 06:36 | 19:06 | 12 h 30 min | west 275° | 214 h |
| Oct | 07:10 | 18:13 | 11 h 3 min | west-southwest 259° | 173 h |
| Nov | 06:49 | 16:32 | 9 h 43 min | west-southwest 245° | 111 h |
| Dec | 07:21 | 16:22 | 9 h 0 min | west-southwest 238° | 110 h |
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.
Sunniest month: July with 305 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 110 – 2,428 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Madison/Dane Co Regional Arpt, WI, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Sun Prairie
Morning: 06:18–07:18 · Evening: 16:02–17:01
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sun Prairie, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:18 to 07:18. The evening golden hour extends from 16:02 to 17:01. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sun Prairie
Morning: 06:07–06:18 · Evening: 17:01–17:13
The Blue Hour in Sun Prairie offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:07 to 06:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:01 to 17:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie is located at a latitude of 43.18° and a longitude of -89.21°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sun Prairie vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sun Prairie
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sun Prairie. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m 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 Sun Prairie, with up to 15h 23m 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 Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie brings the shortest days with only 8h 59m 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 Sun Prairie
On the same latitude as Sun Prairie
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sun Prairie (43.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 6m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sun Prairie
When does the sun rise in Sun Prairie today?
Today the sun rises in Sun Prairie at 06:36 and sets at 16:43.
How long is the day in Sun Prairie today?
The day lasts 10h 6m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sun Prairie today?
In the morning from 06:18–07:18, in the evening from 16:02–17:01.
When is the longest day in Sun Prairie?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 59m.
When does it get dark in Sun Prairie today?
It is dark from 17:13, fully dark from 18:20.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sun Prairie. All times are in local time. How it is calculated