Sioux Falls Sunrise & Sunset in March 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Sioux Falls, South Dakota throughout March 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During March, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in March, 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 Sioux Falls depend on March's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in March brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 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 March 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.

March is a seasonal transition month for Sioux Falls 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.

March daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 7m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 1h 36m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 29m longer by month end.

Key March Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: March 1 at 7:06 AM
  • Latest sunrise: March 31 at 7:13 AM
  • Earliest sunset: March 1 at 6:15 PM
  • Latest sunset: March 31 at 7:51 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 29m from start to end of month

March averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:24 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:18 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 53m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for March 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Mar 17:06 AM6:15 PM11h 9m7:06 AM - 7:45 AM5:36 PM - 6:15 PM
Mar 27:04 AM6:16 PM11h 12m7:04 AM - 7:43 AM5:37 PM - 6:16 PM
Mar 37:03 AM6:17 PM11h 14m7:03 AM - 7:41 AM5:39 PM - 6:17 PM
Mar 47:01 AM6:19 PM11h 17m7:01 AM - 7:40 AM5:40 PM - 6:19 PM
Mar 56:59 AM6:20 PM11h 20m6:59 AM - 7:38 AM5:41 PM - 6:20 PM
Mar 66:58 AM6:21 PM11h 23m6:58 AM - 7:36 AM5:43 PM - 6:21 PM
Mar 76:56 AM6:22 PM11h 26m6:56 AM - 7:34 AM5:44 PM - 6:22 PM
Mar 86:54 AM6:24 PM11h 29m6:54 AM - 7:33 AM5:45 PM - 6:24 PM
Mar 97:52 AM7:25 PM11h 32m7:52 AM - 8:31 AM6:47 PM - 7:25 PM
Mar 107:51 AM7:26 PM11h 35m7:51 AM - 8:29 AM6:48 PM - 7:26 PM
Mar 117:49 AM7:27 PM11h 38m7:49 AM - 8:27 AM6:49 PM - 7:27 PM
Mar 127:47 AM7:28 PM11h 41m7:47 AM - 8:25 AM6:50 PM - 7:28 PM
Mar 137:45 AM7:30 PM11h 44m7:45 AM - 8:23 AM6:52 PM - 7:30 PM
Mar 147:44 AM7:31 PM11h 47m7:44 AM - 8:22 AM6:53 PM - 7:31 PM
Mar 157:42 AM7:32 PM11h 50m7:42 AM - 8:20 AM6:54 PM - 7:32 PM
Mar 167:40 AM7:33 PM11h 53m7:40 AM - 8:18 AM6:55 PM - 7:33 PM
Mar 177:38 AM7:35 PM11h 56m7:38 AM - 8:16 AM6:57 PM - 7:35 PM
Mar 187:36 AM7:36 PM11h 59m7:36 AM - 8:14 AM6:58 PM - 7:36 PM
Mar 197:35 AM7:37 PM12h 2m7:35 AM - 8:12 AM6:59 PM - 7:37 PM
Mar 207:33 AM7:38 PM12h 5m7:33 AM - 8:11 AM7:00 PM - 7:38 PM
Mar 217:31 AM7:39 PM12h 8m7:31 AM - 8:09 AM7:02 PM - 7:39 PM
Mar 227:29 AM7:41 PM12h 11m7:29 AM - 8:07 AM7:03 PM - 7:41 PM
Mar 237:27 AM7:42 PM12h 14m7:27 AM - 8:05 AM7:04 PM - 7:42 PM
Mar 247:26 AM7:43 PM12h 17m7:26 AM - 8:03 AM7:05 PM - 7:43 PM
Mar 257:24 AM7:44 PM12h 20m7:24 AM - 8:01 AM7:06 PM - 7:44 PM
Mar 267:22 AM7:45 PM12h 23m7:22 AM - 8:00 AM7:08 PM - 7:45 PM
Mar 277:20 AM7:46 PM12h 26m7:20 AM - 7:58 AM7:09 PM - 7:46 PM
Mar 287:18 AM7:48 PM12h 29m7:18 AM - 7:56 AM7:10 PM - 7:48 PM
Mar 297:17 AM7:49 PM12h 32m7:17 AM - 7:54 AM7:11 PM - 7:49 PM
Mar 307:15 AM7:50 PM12h 35m7:15 AM - 7:52 AM7:12 PM - 7:50 PM
Mar 317:13 AM7:51 PM12h 38m7:13 AM - 7:51 AM7:13 PM - 7:51 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Sioux Falls in March

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through March as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 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 March.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in March?

Today, the sun rises in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at 7:14 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout March, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in March?

Today, the sun sets in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at 6:08 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout March, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in March?

Today's daylight in Sioux Falls, South Dakota lasts about 10h 54m. As we move through March, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Golden hour in Sioux Falls, South Dakota 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.

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.