Sun Times in Mendota Heights
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mendota Heights?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mendota Heights (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mendota Heights?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mendota Heights (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mendota Heights?
Golden hour times for Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights?
The day length for Mendota Heights is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mendota Heights?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mendota Heights is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mendota Heights?
Sunset and dusk times for Mendota Heights are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mendota Heights?
Twilight duration in Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights?
The earliest sunrise in Mendota Heights in 2026 is at 5:25 AM on June 12 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mendota Heights?
The latest sunset in Mendota Heights in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on June 25 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mendota Heights?
After sunset in Mendota Heights, 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 Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mendota Heights on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 11m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 28m |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 30m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 51m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 35m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 15m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 04m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 34m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 48m |
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