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What time is sunrise and sunset in Alexandria?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:11 AM
111° ESEDawn 6:40 AM

Sunrise in Alexandria will be at 7:11:02 AM CST (in 2h 31m).

Sunset
5:17 PM
249° WSWDusk 5:47 PM

Sunset in Alexandria will be at 5:17:50 PM CST (in 12h 38m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:33 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in Alexandria
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:52 – 7:52 AM4:36 – 5:36 PM
Blue hour6:40 – 6:52 AM5:36 – 5:47 PM
Daylight
10h 06m
−2m 35s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 37m
Solar noon
12:14 PM
Sun altitude
27.1° below
Sun direction
85° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:12 AM
111° ESEDawn 6:42 AM

Sunrise in Alexandria will be at 7:12:20 AM CST (in 26h 32m).

Sunset
5:16 PM
249° WSWDusk 5:46 PM

Sunset in Alexandria will be at 5:16:35 PM CST (in 36h 36m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Alexandria

Waning Crescent
20% illuminated
Moonrise
2:13 AM
Moonset
3:02 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun7:07 AM5:21 PM10h 14m
2 Mon7:08 AM5:20 PM10h 12m
3 Tue7:09 AM5:19 PM10h 09m
4 Wed7:11 AM5:17 PM10h 06m
Wednesday, November 4
10h 06m 49s of daylight·−2m 35s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:40 AM – 5:47 PM
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Time
4:40 AM
Altitude
-27.2°
Heading
85° E
Light
Night

4:40 AM, Night, altitude -27.2 degrees

5 Thu7:12 AM5:16 PM10h 04m
6 Fri7:13 AM5:15 PM10h 01m
7 Sat7:14 AM5:14 PM9h 59m
8 Sun7:16 AM5:13 PM9h 56m
9 Mon7:17 AM5:11 PM9h 54m
10 Tue7:18 AM5:10 PM9h 51m
11 Wed7:20 AM5:09 PM9h 49m
12 Thu7:21 AM5:08 PM9h 47m
13 Fri7:22 AM5:07 PM9h 44m
14 Sat7:24 AM5:06 PM9h 42m
15 Sun7:25 AM5:05 PM9h 40m
16 Mon7:26 AM5:04 PM9h 38m
17 Tue7:27 AM5:03 PM9h 35m
18 Wed7:29 AM5:03 PM9h 33m
19 Thu7:30 AM5:02 PM9h 31m
20 Fri7:31 AM5:01 PM9h 29m
21 Sat7:33 AM5:00 PM9h 27m
22 Sun7:34 AM5:00 PM9h 25m
23 Mon7:35 AM4:59 PM9h 23m
24 Tue7:36 AM4:58 PM9h 21m
25 Wed7:37 AM4:58 PM9h 20m
26 Thu7:39 AM4:57 PM9h 18m
27 Fri7:40 AM4:57 PM9h 16m
28 Sat7:41 AM4:56 PM9h 15m
29 Sun7:42 AM4:56 PM9h 13m
30 Mon7:43 AM4:55 PM9h 12m

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Alexandria today?
Sunrise in Alexandria today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 7:11 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Alexandria today?
Sunset today is at 5:17 PM, after 10h 06m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Alexandria tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:47 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:55 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Alexandria, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Alexandria is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 26m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Alexandria, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Alexandria, South Dakota is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 8h 55m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Alexandria get in summer than in winter?
Alexandria gets 6h 30m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 26m against 8h 55m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 13m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Alexandria?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Alexandria is on Monday, June 15, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:48 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Alexandria?
The latest sunset is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:16 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Alexandria?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, with the sun down by 4:54 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Alexandria?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:05 AM.
Does Alexandria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alexandria 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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