Today in North Dakota, USA, the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 9:42 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 48m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, North Dakota is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in North Dakota
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in North Dakota runs from N/A to 6:41 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:55 PM and lasts until 9:42 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, North Dakota experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 48m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in North Dakota falls exactly at 1:48 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 8.99 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for North Dakota, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in North Dakota?
At North Dakota's latitude of 47.6201461°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.18° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for North Dakota are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 47.6201461, -100.540737. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in North Dakota (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in North Dakota versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:53 AM | 9:42 PM | 15h 48m |
| 2025 | 5:53 AM | 9:42 PM | 15h 48m |
| 2021 | 5:53 AM | 9:42 PM | 15h 48m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in North Dakota today?
In North Dakota, the sun rises at exactly 5:53 AM and sets at 9:42 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 48m of daylight.
When is golden hour in North Dakota today?
Today, morning golden hour in North Dakota runs from N/A to 6:41 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:55 PM and lasts until 9:38 PM.
Why does sunrise in North Dakota shift every day?
At North Dakota's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.18° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in North Dakota at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:48 PM when the sun reaches 8.99. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for North Dakota, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in North Dakota changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:53 AM.