Sunrise and Sunset times in Madison, United States 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:00:35
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 Sunset: 17:13:50
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Day Length: 9h 13m 15s
Time zone: America/Chicago, UTC -6 h.
Latitude: 44.0062, Longitude: -97.1084
Madison
South Dakota, United States 
6 983 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 08:03:04 | 12:32:07 | 17:01:10 | 8h 58m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 08:03:06 | 12:32:35 | 17:02:05 | 8h 58m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 08:03:04 | 12:33:03 | 17:03:01 | 8h 59m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 08:03:01 | 12:33:30 | 17:03:59 | 9h 0m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 08:02:55 | 12:33:57 | 17:04:59 | 9h 2m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 08:02:46 | 12:34:23 | 17:06:01 | 9h 3m 15s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 08:02:35 | 12:34:49 | 17:07:03 | 9h 4m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 08:02:21 | 12:35:14 | 17:08:08 | 9h 5m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 08:02:05 | 12:35:39 | 17:09:14 | 9h 7m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:01:46 | 12:36:03 | 17:10:21 | 9h 8m 35s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:01:25 | 12:36:27 | 17:11:30 | 9h 10m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:01:01 | 12:36:50 | 17:12:39 | 9h 11m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:00:35 | 12:37:13 | 17:13:50 | 9h 13m 15s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 08:00:07 | 12:37:34 | 17:15:02 | 9h 14m 55s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 07:59:36 | 12:37:56 | 17:16:16 | 9h 16m 40s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 07:59:02 | 12:38:16 | 17:17:30 | 9h 18m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 07:58:27 | 12:38:36 | 17:18:45 | 9h 20m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 07:57:49 | 12:38:55 | 17:20:01 | 9h 22m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 07:57:09 | 12:39:13 | 17:21:18 | 9h 24m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 07:56:27 | 12:39:31 | 17:22:35 | 9h 26m 8s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 07:55:42 | 12:39:48 | 17:23:53 | 9h 28m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 07:54:55 | 12:40:04 | 17:25:12 | 9h 30m 17s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 07:54:06 | 12:40:19 | 17:26:32 | 9h 32m 26s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 07:53:15 | 12:40:34 | 17:27:52 | 9h 34m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 07:52:22 | 12:40:47 | 17:29:13 | 9h 36m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 07:51:27 | 12:41:00 | 17:30:34 | 9h 39m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 07:50:30 | 12:41:12 | 17:31:55 | 9h 41m 25s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 07:49:31 | 12:41:24 | 17:33:17 | 9h 43m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 07:48:30 | 12:41:34 | 17:34:39 | 9h 46m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 07:47:27 | 12:41:44 | 17:36:01 | 9h 48m 34s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 07:46:22 | 12:41:53 | 17:37:24 | 9h 51m 2s |
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks