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Sun Times in Red Wing
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Red Wing?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Red Wing (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Red Wing?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Red Wing (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Red Wing?
Golden hour times for Red Wing 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 Red Wing?
The day length for Red Wing is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Red Wing?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Red Wing is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Red Wing?
Sunset and dusk times for Red Wing 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 Red Wing?
Twilight duration in Red Wing 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 Red Wing?
The earliest sunrise in Red Wing in 2026 is at 5:24 AM on June 10 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Red Wing?
The latest sunset in Red Wing in 2026 is at 8:59 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Red Wing?
After sunset in Red Wing, 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 Red Wing 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 Red Wing
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Red Wing on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 29m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 49m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 33m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 13m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 35m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 51m |