Sunset & Sunrise Today in Dearborn, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Dearborn: sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 9:06 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Dearborn is at 9:07 PM and sunrise was at 6:09 AM, giving Dearborn 14h 57m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Dearborn at 1:38 PM.
Sitting at 42.32° latitude puts Dearborn in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 28 seconds. This is summer in Dearborn, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Dearborn this evening is roughly 8:26 PM–9:28 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:28 PM to 9:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Dearborn is at 9:06 PM and sunrise at 6:10 AM — about 1m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Dearborn drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Dearborn right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Dearborn ranges from as early as 4:59 PM (around December 6) to as late as 9:13 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 04m.
Moon in Dearborn today
Sunset today: Dearborn vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn | 6:09 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 57m |
| Detroit | 6:09 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 57m |
| Livonia | 6:10 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 57m |
| Southfield | 6:09 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 58m |
| Westland | 6:10 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 57m |
Dearborn sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 04m
- Latest sunset 9:13 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:59 PM (around December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 8:05 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Dearborn (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 16m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:58 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 04m |
Dearborn sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:09 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 57m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:10 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 55m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:11 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:12 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:13 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:14 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:15 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 45s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:15 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 47s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:16 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 49s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:17 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:18 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 54s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:19 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:20 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:21 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 34m | −2m 01s |
Twilight times in Dearborn today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:02 AM | 11:13 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:53 AM | 10:23 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:35 AM | 9:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:48 AM | 6:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:26 PM | 9:28 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Dearborn.
Sunrise & sunset in Dearborn by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 08m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 7:15 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 03m |
| July | 6:00 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 12m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 18m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Dearborn.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Dearborn
What time is sunset in Dearborn today?
Sunset in Dearborn, Michigan is at 9:07 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Dearborn today?
Sunrise in Dearborn is at 6:09 AM today, with 14h 57m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Dearborn tomorrow?
Sunrise in Dearborn tomorrow is at 6:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Dearborn tomorrow?
Sunset in Dearborn tomorrow is at 9:06 PM.
How long is the day in Dearborn today?
Dearborn gets 14h 57m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:09 AM and sunset at 9:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Dearborn?
The evening golden hour in Dearborn is about 8:26 PM to 9:28 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Dearborn?
The evening blue hour in Dearborn runs from about 9:28 PM to 9:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Dearborn?
After sunset at 9:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Dearborn at around 9:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Dearborn?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Dearborn — is at 1:38 PM today.
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