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Sun Times in Sioux Falls
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sioux Falls?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Sioux Falls (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sioux Falls?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Sioux Falls (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sioux Falls?
Golden hour times for Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
The day length for Sioux Falls is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sioux Falls?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Sioux Falls is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Sioux Falls?
Sunset and dusk times for Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
Twilight duration in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
The earliest sunrise in Sioux Falls in 2026 is at 5:45 AM on June 9 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sioux Falls?
The latest sunset in Sioux Falls in 2026 is at 9:12 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sioux Falls?
After sunset in Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sioux Falls on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:33 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 26m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 43m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 25m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 06m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 58m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 02m |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 41m |
| December | 7:53 AM | 4:51 PM | 8h 58m |