Sunset & Sunrise Today in Detroit, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Detroit: sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 9:06 PM.
In Detroit, Michigan, the sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 9:06 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 57m of daylight. Local solar noon in Detroit falls at 1:38 PM.
Sitting at 42.33° latitude puts Detroit 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 27 seconds. This is summer in Detroit, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Detroit this evening is roughly 8:26 PM–9:27 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:27 PM to 9:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Detroit 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 Detroit drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Detroit right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Detroit ranges from as early as 4:59 PM (around December 3) to as late as 9:12 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 04m.
Moon in Detroit today
Sunset today: Detroit vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 6:09 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 57m |
| Dearborn | 6:09 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 57m |
| Warren | 6:08 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 58m |
| Southfield | 6:09 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 58m |
| Livonia | 6:10 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 57m |
Detroit sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 04m
- Latest sunset 9:12 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:59 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 8:04 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Detroit (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 16m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:58 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 04m |
Detroit sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:09 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 57m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:10 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:10 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:11 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:12 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:13 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:14 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 44s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:15 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 47s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:16 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 50s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:17 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:18 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 54s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:19 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:20 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:21 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 34m | −2m 01s |
Twilight times in Detroit today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:02 AM | 11:12 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 10:23 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:35 AM | 9:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:48 AM | 6:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:26 PM | 9:27 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Detroit.
Sunrise & sunset in Detroit by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 08m |
| February | 7:45 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 7:14 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 03m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 12m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 18m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Detroit.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Detroit
What time is sunset in Detroit today?
Sunset in Detroit, Michigan is at 9:06 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Detroit today?
Sunrise in Detroit is at 6:09 AM today, with 14h 57m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Detroit tomorrow?
Sunrise in Detroit tomorrow is at 6:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Detroit tomorrow?
Sunset in Detroit tomorrow is at 9:06 PM.
How long is the day in Detroit today?
Detroit gets 14h 57m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:09 AM and sunset at 9:06 PM.
When is golden hour in Detroit?
The evening golden hour in Detroit is about 8:26 PM to 9:27 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Detroit?
The evening blue hour in Detroit runs from about 9:27 PM to 9:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Detroit?
After sunset at 9:06 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Detroit at around 9:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Detroit?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Detroit — is at 1:38 PM today.
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Sunset card for Detroit
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