Minneapolis Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Minneapolis, Minnesota throughout August 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of August in Minneapolis reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During August, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Minneapolis benefit from accurate August sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding August's sun time patterns in Minneapolis, Minnesota enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. The daily variations in sun times during August 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.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 5:58 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 6:34 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 8:42 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 7:56 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 22m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 15:58 AM8:42 PM14h 44m5:58 AM - 6:40 AM8:00 PM - 8:42 PM
Aug 25:59 AM8:41 PM14h 42m5:59 AM - 6:41 AM7:59 PM - 8:41 PM
Aug 36:00 AM8:40 PM14h 40m6:00 AM - 6:42 AM7:58 PM - 8:40 PM
Aug 46:01 AM8:39 PM14h 37m6:01 AM - 6:43 AM7:57 PM - 8:39 PM
Aug 56:03 AM8:37 PM14h 35m6:03 AM - 6:44 AM7:56 PM - 8:37 PM
Aug 66:04 AM8:36 PM14h 32m6:04 AM - 6:45 AM7:54 PM - 8:36 PM
Aug 76:05 AM8:35 PM14h 30m6:05 AM - 6:46 AM7:53 PM - 8:35 PM
Aug 86:06 AM8:33 PM14h 27m6:06 AM - 6:47 AM7:52 PM - 8:33 PM
Aug 96:07 AM8:32 PM14h 24m6:07 AM - 6:49 AM7:51 PM - 8:32 PM
Aug 106:08 AM8:30 PM14h 22m6:08 AM - 6:50 AM7:49 PM - 8:30 PM
Aug 116:10 AM8:29 PM14h 19m6:10 AM - 6:51 AM7:48 PM - 8:29 PM
Aug 126:11 AM8:27 PM14h 17m6:11 AM - 6:52 AM7:46 PM - 8:27 PM
Aug 136:12 AM8:26 PM14h 14m6:12 AM - 6:53 AM7:45 PM - 8:26 PM
Aug 146:13 AM8:24 PM14h 11m6:13 AM - 6:54 AM7:44 PM - 8:24 PM
Aug 156:14 AM8:23 PM14h 8m6:14 AM - 6:55 AM7:42 PM - 8:23 PM
Aug 166:16 AM8:21 PM14h 6m6:16 AM - 6:56 AM7:41 PM - 8:21 PM
Aug 176:17 AM8:20 PM14h 3m6:17 AM - 6:57 AM7:39 PM - 8:20 PM
Aug 186:18 AM8:18 PM14h 0m6:18 AM - 6:58 AM7:38 PM - 8:18 PM
Aug 196:19 AM8:16 PM13h 57m6:19 AM - 6:59 AM7:36 PM - 8:16 PM
Aug 206:20 AM8:15 PM13h 54m6:20 AM - 7:01 AM7:35 PM - 8:15 PM
Aug 216:22 AM8:13 PM13h 52m6:22 AM - 7:02 AM7:33 PM - 8:13 PM
Aug 226:23 AM8:12 PM13h 49m6:23 AM - 7:03 AM7:32 PM - 8:12 PM
Aug 236:24 AM8:10 PM13h 46m6:24 AM - 7:04 AM7:30 PM - 8:10 PM
Aug 246:25 AM8:08 PM13h 43m6:25 AM - 7:05 AM7:28 PM - 8:08 PM
Aug 256:26 AM8:06 PM13h 40m6:26 AM - 7:06 AM7:27 PM - 8:06 PM
Aug 266:28 AM8:05 PM13h 37m6:28 AM - 7:07 AM7:25 PM - 8:05 PM
Aug 276:29 AM8:03 PM13h 34m6:29 AM - 7:08 AM7:23 PM - 8:03 PM
Aug 286:30 AM8:01 PM13h 31m6:30 AM - 7:10 AM7:22 PM - 8:01 PM
Aug 296:31 AM7:59 PM13h 28m6:31 AM - 7:11 AM7:20 PM - 7:59 PM
Aug 306:32 AM7:58 PM13h 25m6:32 AM - 7:12 AM7:18 PM - 7:58 PM
Aug 316:34 AM7:56 PM13h 22m6:34 AM - 7:13 AM7:17 PM - 7:56 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About sunrise and sunset in Minneapolis in August

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through August as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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 August.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Minneapolis, Minnesota in August?

Today, the sun rises in Minneapolis, Minnesota at 7:49 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Minneapolis, Minnesota in August?

Today, the sun sets in Minneapolis, Minnesota at 4:55 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Minneapolis, Minnesota in August?

Today's daylight in Minneapolis, Minnesota lasts about 9h 6m. As we move through August, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Golden hour in Minneapolis, Minnesota 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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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.