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Sun Times in Mandan
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mandan?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mandan (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mandan?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mandan (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mandan?
Golden hour times for Mandan are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Mandan?
The day length for Mandan is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mandan?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mandan is shown in the times above (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mandan?
Sunset and dusk times for Mandan are displayed above (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mandan?
Twilight duration in Mandan varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Mandan?
The earliest sunrise in Mandan in 2026 is at 5:48 AM on June 12 (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mandan?
The latest sunset in Mandan in 2026 is at 9:42 PM on June 24 (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mandan?
After sunset in Mandan, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Mandan shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Mandan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mandan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:24 AM | 5:22 PM | 8h 58m |
| February | 7:47 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 21m |
| March | 7:56 AM | 7:49 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 36m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 03m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 9:39 PM | 15h 51m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 9:34 PM | 15h 29m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 8:01 AM | 6:56 PM | 10h 55m |
| November | 7:46 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 23m |
| December | 8:22 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 34m |