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Sunrise and sunset in St. Paul, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 7:26 AM–8:06 AM and 5:53 PM–6:33 PM
Times are local time in St. Paul. Current time in St. Paul →
Sunrise and sunset in St. Paul through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 44m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 1m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 11m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 34m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 3m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 4:32 PM | 8h 48m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:51 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 50m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 9m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 47m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 26m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 8m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 45m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 28m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 15m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 50m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 22m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 35m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 33m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 17m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 42m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 6m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 17m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 34m |
Calculated for 44.95°N, 93.09°W, including daylight saving time where St. Paul uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in St. Paul this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 37m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 46m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:26 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 9:04 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in St. Paul today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 6:33 PM in St. Paul, giving 11 hours 7 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in St. Paul?
The longest day in St. Paul in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 37 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in St. Paul?
The shortest day in St. Paul in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in St. Paul?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:26 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 9:04 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in St. Paul?
Today, golden hour in St. Paul is from sunrise (7:26 AM) to 8:06 AM in the morning, and from 5:53 PM to sunset (6:33 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.