What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Dakota County, MN?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Dakota County, Minnesota. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Dakota County at the bottom of the page.

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:30 am

Dawn: 4:53 am

Sunrise today in Dakota County was at 5:30 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:54 pm

Dusk: 9:30 pm

Sunset today in Dakota County will be at 8:54 PM CDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:29 am

Dawn: 4:53 am

Sunrise today in Dakota County will be at 5:29 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:54 pm

Dusk: 9:31 pm

Sunset today in Dakota County will be at 8:54 PM CDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Dakota County

Sunrise and sunset photos of Dakota County, MN from Flickr.

UP 1979 Take 1
UP 1979 Take 2
CP 6025 Take 9
Before the Storm
Umore Park
Umore Park
Umore Park
Minnesota sunrise
Winter sunrise
End of the day
Day 50 :2011/02/04
Beautiful Evening Sky
Ryan rinsing his shoes
Ryan rinsing his shoes
Sun setting on inoculation

Calendar Dakota County Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Dakota County, Minnesota. Discover Dakota County, MN's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

DateDawnSunriseSolar NoonSunsetDuskDay Length

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota County

When is the shortest day in Dakota County, MN?

The shortest day of the year in Dakota County, Minnesota (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Dakota County, MN?

The shortest day of 2026 in Dakota County, Minnesota will be 8 hours and 48 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Dakota County, MN?

The longest day in Dakota County, Minnesota (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 21, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Dakota County, MN?

The longest day of 2026 in Dakota County, Minnesota will have 15 hours and 34 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Dakota County, MN get in summer vs winter?

Dakota County, Minnesota gets 6 hours and 46 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 34 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 8 hours and 48 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 13 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Dakota County, MN?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Dakota County, Minnesota will be on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:27 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Dakota County, MN?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Dakota County, Minnesota will be on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:50 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Dakota County, MN?

The latest sunset time in Dakota County, Minnesota will be on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:03 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Dakota County, MN?

The earliest sunset time in Dakota County, Minnesota will be on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM.

Cities near Dakota County: Rosemount.

National Parks near Dakota County: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Dakota County, Minnesota is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 400,490, making it the third-most populous county in Minnesota. Its county seat is Hastings. The county was established in 1849 and named for the Dakota Sioux tribal bands who occupied the area.

Dakota County, MN
44.67189,-93.06544
Timezone: America/Chicago