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What time is sunrise and sunset in Benson?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Benson, Minnesota. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:05 AM
111° ESEDawn 6:34 AM

Sunrise in Benson will be at 7:05:53 AM CST (in 2h 1m).

Sunset
5:05 PM
248° WSWDusk 5:36 PM

Sunset in Benson will be at 5:05:30 PM CST (in 12h).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:25 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in Benson
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:46 – 7:48 AM4:22 – 5:24 PM
Blue hour6:34 – 6:46 AM5:24 – 5:36 PM
Daylight
9h 59m
−2m 46s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 39m
Solar noon
12:05 PM
Sun altitude
21.1° below
Sun direction
90° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:07 AM
112° ESEDawn 6:36 AM

Sunrise in Benson will be at 7:07:17 AM CST (in 26h 2m).

Sunset
5:04 PM
248° WSWDusk 5:35 PM

Sunset in Benson will be at 5:04:10 PM CST (in 35h 59m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Benson

Waning Crescent
20% illuminated
Moonrise
2:03 AM
Moonset
2:54 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun7:01 AM5:09 PM10h 07m
2 Mon7:03 AM5:08 PM10h 05m
3 Tue7:04 AM5:06 PM10h 02m
4 Wed7:05 AM5:05 PM9h 59m
Wednesday, November 4
9h 59m 36s of daylight·−2m 46s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:34 AM – 5:36 PM
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Time
5:05 AM
Altitude
-21.1°
Heading
90° E
Light
Night

5:05 AM, Night, altitude -21.1 degrees

5 Thu7:07 AM5:04 PM9h 56m
6 Fri7:08 AM5:02 PM9h 54m
7 Sat7:10 AM5:01 PM9h 51m
8 Sun7:11 AM5:00 PM9h 48m
9 Mon7:12 AM4:59 PM9h 46m
10 Tue7:14 AM4:57 PM9h 43m
11 Wed7:15 AM4:56 PM9h 41m
12 Thu7:17 AM4:55 PM9h 38m
13 Fri7:18 AM4:54 PM9h 36m
14 Sat7:19 AM4:53 PM9h 33m
15 Sun7:21 AM4:52 PM9h 31m
16 Mon7:22 AM4:51 PM9h 28m
17 Tue7:23 AM4:50 PM9h 26m
18 Wed7:25 AM4:49 PM9h 24m
19 Thu7:26 AM4:48 PM9h 22m
20 Fri7:27 AM4:47 PM9h 20m
21 Sat7:29 AM4:47 PM9h 17m
22 Sun7:30 AM4:46 PM9h 15m
23 Mon7:31 AM4:45 PM9h 13m
24 Tue7:33 AM4:44 PM9h 11m
25 Wed7:34 AM4:44 PM9h 09m
26 Thu7:35 AM4:43 PM9h 08m
27 Fri7:36 AM4:43 PM9h 06m
28 Sat7:38 AM4:42 PM9h 04m
29 Sun7:39 AM4:42 PM9h 02m
30 Mon7:40 AM4:41 PM9h 01m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Benson, United States

What time does the sun rise in Benson today?
Sunrise in Benson today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 7:05 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Benson today?
Sunset today is at 5:05 PM, after 9h 59m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Benson tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:36 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:45 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Benson, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Benson is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 39m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Benson, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Benson, Minnesota is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 8h 43m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Benson get in summer than in winter?
Benson gets 6h 56m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 39m against 8h 43m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 13m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Benson?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Benson is on Monday, June 15, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:33 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Benson?
The latest sunset is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:14 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Benson?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, with the sun down by 4:39 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Benson?
The latest sunrise is on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM.
Does Benson observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Benson uses Central Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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