First light
7:14 AM
Civil dawn: the sky brightens
Sunset and Sunrise Times Today in Golden Valley, MN
Sunset in Golden Valley today, Tuesday, October 27, is at 6:09 PM and sunrise is at 7:45 AM. It gets dark at 6:39 PM. Tomorrow, the sun rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 6:07 PM. Local time: CDT (UTC−05:00).
Sunset in 4h 51m 50s
Showing: today Tuesday, October 27
Sunrise
7:44 AM
107° · east-southeast
Sunset
6:10 PM
253° · west-southwest
Dark
6:40 PM
End of civil twilight
Day length
10h 26m
−2 min 54 s vs the day before
Solar noon
12:57 PM
Sun 32.4° high
First light
7:15 AM
Civil dawn: the sky brightens
Sunrise
7:45 AM
108° · east-southeast
Sunset
6:09 PM
252° · west-southwest
Dark
6:39 PM
End of civil twilight
Day length
10h 23m
−2 min 53 s vs the day before
Solar noon
12:57 PM
Sun 32.0° high
First light
7:16 AM
Civil dawn: the sky brightens
Sunrise
7:47 AM
108° · east-southeast
Sunset
6:07 PM
252° · west-southwest
Dark
6:37 PM
End of civil twilight
Day length
10h 20m
−2 min 52 s vs the day before
Solar noon
12:57 PM
Sun 31.7° high
Sunrise and sunset tomorrow in Golden Valley
Wednesday, October 28: sunrise 7:47 AM, sunset 6:07 PM, 10h 20m of daylight. It gets dark at 6:37 PM.
Golden hour and blue hour today in Golden Valley
Morning blue hour7:15–7:27 AM
Morning golden hour7:27–8:27 AM
Evening golden hour5:27–6:27 PM
Evening blue hour6:27–6:39 PM
Golden hour: sun between 6° above and 4° below the horizon. Blue hour: between 4° and 6° below. A rough guide for photography, not a weather forecast. More about golden hour
Daylight hour by hour
now
- Night12:00–6:06 AM
- Astronomical twilight6:06–6:41 AM
- Nautical twilight6:41–7:15 AM
- Blue hour7:15–7:27 AM
- Golden hour7:27–8:27 AM
- Daylight8:27 AM–5:27 PM
- Golden hour5:27–6:27 PM
- Blue hour6:27–6:39 PM
- Nautical twilight6:39–7:13 PM
- Astronomical twilight7:13–7:47 PM
- Night7:47 PM–midnight
First light is civil dawn (sun 6° below the horizon); dark is the end of civil dusk. Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight explained
Where to look
Today the sun rises at 108° (east-southeast) and sets at 252° (west-southwest). Through 2026, sunrise moves between 55° and 123° and sunset between 237° and 305°.
Sun calendar for October 2026 in Golden Valley
| Date | First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Dark | Daylight | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 6:54 PM | 7:23 PM | 11h 42m | −3 min 06 s |
| Fri 2 | 6:44 AM | 7:13 AM | 6:52 PM | 7:21 PM | 11h 39m | −3 min 06 s |
| Sat 3 | 6:45 AM | 7:14 AM | 6:50 PM | 7:19 PM | 11h 36m | −3 min 06 s |
| Sun 4 | 6:46 AM | 7:15 AM | 6:48 PM | 7:17 PM | 11h 33m | −3 min 06 s |
| Mon 5 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 6:46 PM | 7:15 PM | 11h 30m | −3 min 06 s |
| Tue 6 | 6:48 AM | 7:18 AM | 6:44 PM | 7:14 PM | 11h 27m | −3 min 06 s |
| Wed 7 | 6:50 AM | 7:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 7:12 PM | 11h 23m | −3 min 05 s |
| Thu 8 | 6:51 AM | 7:20 AM | 6:41 PM | 7:10 PM | 11h 20m | −3 min 05 s |
| Fri 9 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 6:39 PM | 7:08 PM | 11h 17m | −3 min 05 s |
| Sat 10 | 6:53 AM | 7:23 AM | 6:37 PM | 7:06 PM | 11h 14m | −3 min 04 s |
| Sun 11 | 6:55 AM | 7:24 AM | 6:35 PM | 7:05 PM | 11h 11m | −3 min 04 s |
| Mon 12 | 6:56 AM | 7:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 7:03 PM | 11h 08m | −3 min 04 s |
| Tue 13 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 6:32 PM | 7:01 PM | 11h 05m | −3 min 03 s |
| Wed 14 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 11h 02m | −3 min 03 s |
| Thu 15 | 7:00 AM | 7:29 AM | 6:28 PM | 6:58 PM | 10h 59m | −3 min 02 s |
| Fri 16 | 7:01 AM | 7:31 AM | 6:27 PM | 6:56 PM | 10h 56m | −3 min 02 s |
| Sat 17 | 7:02 AM | 7:32 AM | 6:25 PM | 6:54 PM | 10h 53m | −3 min 01 s |
| Sun 18 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 6:23 PM | 6:53 PM | 10h 50m | −3 min 01 s |
| Mon 19 | 7:05 AM | 7:35 AM | 6:21 PM | 6:51 PM | 10h 47m | −3 min 00 s |
| Tue 20 | 7:06 AM | 7:36 AM | 6:20 PM | 6:50 PM | 10h 44m | −2 min 59 s |
| Wed 21 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 AM | 6:18 PM | 6:48 PM | 10h 41m | −2 min 59 s |
| Thu 22 | 7:09 AM | 7:39 AM | 6:16 PM | 6:46 PM | 10h 38m | −2 min 58 s |
| Fri 23 | 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM | 6:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 10h 35m | −2 min 57 s |
| Sat 24 | 7:11 AM | 7:41 AM | 6:13 PM | 6:43 PM | 10h 32m | −2 min 56 s |
| Sun 25 | 7:12 AM | 7:43 AM | 6:12 PM | 6:42 PM | 10h 29m | −2 min 55 s |
| Mon 26 | 7:14 AM | 7:44 AM | 6:10 PM | 6:40 PM | 10h 26m | −2 min 54 s |
| Tue 27 TODAY | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 6:09 PM | 6:39 PM | 10h 23m | −2 min 53 s |
| Wed 28 | 7:16 AM | 7:47 AM | 6:07 PM | 6:37 PM | 10h 20m | −2 min 52 s |
| Thu 29 | 7:18 AM | 7:48 AM | 6:06 PM | 6:36 PM | 10h 18m | −2 min 51 s |
| Fri 30 | 7:19 AM | 7:49 AM | 6:04 PM | 6:35 PM | 10h 15m | −2 min 50 s |
| Sat 31 | 7:20 AM | 7:51 AM | 6:03 PM | 6:33 PM | 10h 12m | −2 min 49 s |
Local times in America/Chicago; clock changes apply on their actual dates. Download the 2026 calendar (CSV)
Daylight through 2026 in Golden Valley
In 2026, daylight in Golden Valley ranges from 8h 46m (Dec 21) to 15h 37m (Jun 21).
- 1. March equinox: Mar 20
- 2. June solstice: Jun 21
- 3. September equinox: Sep 22
- 4. December solstice: Dec 21
Local time and clock changes in Golden Valley
America/Chicago · CDT · UTC−05:00. Daylight saving time is in effect.
The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from UTC−05:00 to UTC−06:00. The calendar above already includes it.
Clock changes and regional exceptions in United StatesIANA timezone data 2026e. Rules can change by law; corrections are welcome.
Quick answers for Golden Valley
What time is sunset today in Golden Valley?
Sunset is at 6:09 PM on Tuesday, October 27 (CDT). The sun sets in the west-southwest (252°).
What time is sunrise today in Golden Valley?
Sunrise is at 7:45 AM on Tuesday, October 27. The sun rises in the east-southeast (108°).
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Golden Valley?
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, the sun rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 6:07 PM, giving 10h 20m of daylight.
What time does it get dark in Golden Valley tonight?
It gets dark at 6:39 PM, 30 minutes after sunset, when civil twilight ends and street lights are needed. The sky is fully dark (astronomical night) from 7:47 PM.
When is golden hour in Golden Valley today?
Morning golden hour: 7:27 AM to 8:27 AM. Evening golden hour: 5:27 PM to 6:27 PM. This is when the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon, a rough guide for warm, soft light.
How many hours of daylight does Golden Valley get today?
Golden Valley gets 10 hours 23 minutes of daylight today, 2 minutes and 53 seconds shorter than the day before.
What is the longest day of the year in Golden Valley?
In 2026 the longest day is June 21, with 15h 37m of daylight (sunrise 5:27 AM, sunset 9:04 PM). The shortest is December 21, with 8h 46m.
When is the earliest sunset in Golden Valley?
The earliest sunset of 2026 is on December 9 at 4:32 PM; the latest is on June 26 at 9:04 PM.
When do the clocks change in Golden Valley?
Clocks go back one hour on Sunday, November 1 2026 (UTC−05:00 to UTC−06:00). Sunrise and sunset move earlier on the clock from Nov 2.
Which direction does the sun rise in Golden Valley?
Today the sun rises in the east-southeast (108°) and sets in the west-southwest (252°). Over 2026, sunrise moves between 55° and 123° on the horizon.
The sun in Golden Valley in numbers
- Longest day of 2026
- June 21, 2026: 15h 37m (sunrise 5:27 AM, sunset 9:04 PM)
- Shortest day of 2026
- December 21, 2026: 8h 46m (sunrise 7:49 AM, sunset 4:35 PM)
- Change over the year
- 6 hours 51 minutes
- Earliest sunrise
- June 15, 2026, 5:26 AM
- Latest sunrise
- January 2, 2026, 7:52 AM
- Earliest sunset
- December 9, 2026, 4:32 PM
- Latest sunset
- June 26, 2026, 9:04 PM
- Sun directly overhead at noon
- Never — highest point 68.4°, on June 21, 2026
- Sunrise direction through the year
- 55° to 123°
- Coordinates
- 45.0097° N, 93.3491° W
- Time zone
- America/Chicago (CDT, UTC−05:00)
About the sun in Golden Valley
In Golden Valley, the longest day of 2026 is June 21, with 15h 37m of daylight, and the shortest is December 21, with 8h 46m: a difference of 6 hours 51 minutes. The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 (5:26 AM) and the latest sunset on June 26 (9:04 PM). These dates do not fall on the solstice because Earth's orbit is elliptical and its axis is tilted, so solar noon drifts through the year. Golden Valley lies outside the tropics, so the sun is never directly overhead. Its highest point is 68.4° above the horizon, on June 21.
Nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal 3 km | 7:45 AM | 6:09 PM |
| New Hope 4 km | 7:45 AM | 6:09 PM |
| Saint Louis Park 7 km | 7:45 AM | 6:09 PM |
| Minneapolis 7 km | 7:45 AM | 6:08 PM |
| Brooklyn Center 7 km | 7:45 AM | 6:08 PM |
| Columbia Heights 8 km | 7:45 AM | 6:08 PM |
| Plymouth 8 km | 7:46 AM | 6:09 PM |
| Brooklyn Park 9 km | 7:45 AM | 6:08 PM |
About these times
- Calculation point
- 45.0097° N, 93.3491° W
- Place reference
- GeoNames 5028163
Sunrise and sunset use the moment the top of the sun touches a level horizon (solar centre 0.833° below it, allowing for refraction and the sun's radius), rounded to the minute and checked against US Naval Observatory data. Terrain, buildings and unusual weather are not modeled.
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