Milwaukee Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026

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Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Milwaukee, Wisconsin throughout April 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During April, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in April, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Milwaukee depend on April's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in April brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during April may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

April is a seasonal transition month for Milwaukee in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

April daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 47m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 33m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 20m longer by month end.

Key April Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: April 1 at 6:36 AM
  • Latest sunrise: April 30 at 5:49 AM
  • Earliest sunset: April 1 at 7:17 PM
  • Latest sunset: April 30 at 7:50 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 20m from start to end of month

April averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:12 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:34 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 22m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for April 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Apr 16:36 AM7:17 PM12h 41m6:36 AM - 7:14 AM6:39 PM - 7:17 PM
Apr 26:34 AM7:18 PM12h 43m6:34 AM - 7:12 AM6:40 PM - 7:18 PM
Apr 36:33 AM7:19 PM12h 46m6:33 AM - 7:10 AM6:42 PM - 7:19 PM
Apr 46:31 AM7:20 PM12h 49m6:31 AM - 7:08 AM6:43 PM - 7:20 PM
Apr 56:29 AM7:21 PM12h 52m6:29 AM - 7:07 AM6:44 PM - 7:21 PM
Apr 66:27 AM7:22 PM12h 55m6:27 AM - 7:05 AM6:45 PM - 7:22 PM
Apr 76:26 AM7:24 PM12h 58m6:26 AM - 7:03 AM6:46 PM - 7:24 PM
Apr 86:24 AM7:25 PM13h 1m6:24 AM - 7:02 AM6:47 PM - 7:25 PM
Apr 96:22 AM7:26 PM13h 4m6:22 AM - 7:00 AM6:48 PM - 7:26 PM
Apr 106:20 AM7:27 PM13h 7m6:20 AM - 6:58 AM6:49 PM - 7:27 PM
Apr 116:19 AM7:28 PM13h 9m6:19 AM - 6:57 AM6:50 PM - 7:28 PM
Apr 126:17 AM7:29 PM13h 12m6:17 AM - 6:55 AM6:52 PM - 7:29 PM
Apr 136:15 AM7:31 PM13h 15m6:15 AM - 6:53 AM6:53 PM - 7:31 PM
Apr 146:14 AM7:32 PM13h 18m6:14 AM - 6:52 AM6:54 PM - 7:32 PM
Apr 156:12 AM7:33 PM13h 21m6:12 AM - 6:50 AM6:55 PM - 7:33 PM
Apr 166:10 AM7:34 PM13h 24m6:10 AM - 6:49 AM6:56 PM - 7:34 PM
Apr 176:09 AM7:35 PM13h 26m6:09 AM - 6:47 AM6:57 PM - 7:35 PM
Apr 186:07 AM7:36 PM13h 29m6:07 AM - 6:45 AM6:58 PM - 7:36 PM
Apr 196:06 AM7:38 PM13h 32m6:06 AM - 6:44 AM6:59 PM - 7:38 PM
Apr 206:04 AM7:39 PM13h 35m6:04 AM - 6:42 AM7:00 PM - 7:39 PM
Apr 216:02 AM7:40 PM13h 38m6:02 AM - 6:41 AM7:01 PM - 7:40 PM
Apr 226:01 AM7:41 PM13h 40m6:01 AM - 6:39 AM7:03 PM - 7:41 PM
Apr 235:59 AM7:42 PM13h 43m5:59 AM - 6:38 AM7:04 PM - 7:42 PM
Apr 245:58 AM7:43 PM13h 46m5:58 AM - 6:36 AM7:05 PM - 7:43 PM
Apr 255:56 AM7:45 PM13h 48m5:56 AM - 6:35 AM7:06 PM - 7:45 PM
Apr 265:55 AM7:46 PM13h 51m5:55 AM - 6:34 AM7:07 PM - 7:46 PM
Apr 275:53 AM7:47 PM13h 54m5:53 AM - 6:32 AM7:08 PM - 7:47 PM
Apr 285:52 AM7:48 PM13h 56m5:52 AM - 6:31 AM7:09 PM - 7:48 PM
Apr 295:50 AM7:49 PM13h 59m5:50 AM - 6:29 AM7:10 PM - 7:49 PM
Apr 305:49 AM7:50 PM14h 1m5:49 AM - 6:28 AM7:11 PM - 7:50 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Milwaukee in April

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through April as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in April.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in April?

Today, the sun rises in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 6:38 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in April?

Today, the sun sets in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 5:34 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in April?

Today's daylight in Milwaukee, Wisconsin lasts about 10h 55m. As we move through April, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Golden hour in Milwaukee, Wisconsin refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

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How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.