Sunrise & sunset times in Minneapolis, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 19:48 in Minneapolis. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in Minneapolis
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Golden hour in Minneapolis today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Minneapolis when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Minneapolis (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Minneapolis’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:47 | 16:57 | 12:22 | 9h 10m |
| February | 07:13 | 17:41 | 12:27 | 10h 27m |
| March | 07:25 | 19:19 | 13:21 | 11h 53m |
| April | 06:28 | 19:58 | 13:12 | 13h 30m |
| May | 05:43 | 20:35 | 13:09 | 14h 51m |
| June | 05:25 | 21:01 | 13:13 | 15h 35m |
| July | 05:40 | 20:56 | 13:19 | 15h 15m |
| August | 06:15 | 20:19 | 13:17 | 14h 04m |
| September | 06:51 | 19:23 | 13:08 | 12h 31m |
| October | 07:28 | 18:27 | 12:58 | 10h 59m |
| November | 07:10 | 16:44 | 11:57 | 9h 33m |
| December | 07:44 | 16:32 | 12:08 | 8h 47m |
Solar year in Minneapolis (2026)
Day length in Minneapolis swings by 6h 51m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Minneapolis
Longest day in Minneapolis: 15h 26m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 34m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 59m.
Moon tonight in Minneapolis
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Minneapolis today?▼
The sun rises at 06:36 America/Chicago in Minneapolis, United States today.
What time is sunset in Minneapolis today?▼
The sun sets at 19:48 America/Chicago in Minneapolis today.
How long is the day in Minneapolis today?▼
Daylight in Minneapolis today lasts 13 hours and 11 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Minneapolis?▼
The morning golden hour in Minneapolis runs from 06:06 to 07:15, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:09 to 20:18.
What is the timezone of Minneapolis?▼
Minneapolis uses the America/Chicago timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Minneapolis?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Minneapolis is 21 June 2026, with 15h 37m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Minneapolis?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Minneapolis is 21 December 2026, with 8h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Minneapolis?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Minneapolis swings by 6h 51m.