Minnesota
Golden Hour Today in Minneapolis: 5:17–6:17 PM CDT
The Chain of Lakes sits west of downtown, so the beaches look at the sun dropping over the water. Lake Harriet is the wide seat; the Stone Arch Bridge looks upriver into the color.
Evening golden hour in Minneapolis today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:17–6:17 PM CDT.
Blue hour in Minneapolis today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:17–6:57 PM CDT.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Golden hour this week in Minneapolis
Local time (CDT, America/Chicago). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:17–6:17 PM CDT | 6:17 PM CDT | |
| 5:15–6:15 PM CDT | 6:15 PM CDT | |
| 5:14–6:14 PM CDT | 6:14 PM CDT | |
| 5:12–6:12 PM CDT | 6:12 PM CDT | |
| 5:11–6:11 PM CDT | 6:11 PM CDT | |
| 5:09–6:09 PM CDT | 6:09 PM CDT | |
| 5:08–6:08 PM CDT | 6:08 PM CDT |
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Golden hour in Minneapolis — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Minneapolis?
Evening golden hour in Minneapolis today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:17–6:17 PM CDT.
When is blue hour today in Minneapolis?
Blue hour in Minneapolis today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:17–6:57 PM CDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Minneapolis?
Tonight's sunset score in Minneapolis is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Where to shoot golden hour in Minneapolis?
Top photo spots in Minneapolis: Lake Harriet, Stone Arch Bridge, and Wirth Lake. The Chain of Lakes sits west of downtown, so the beaches look at the sun dropping over the water. Lake Harriet is the wide seat; the Stone Arch Bridge looks upriver into the color.
Where to shoot golden hour in Minneapolis
- Lake Harriet
- Stone Arch Bridge
- Wirth Lake
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