Sunset & Sunrise Today in East Lansing, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in East Lansing: sunrise 7:52 AM, sunset 6:53 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in East Lansing is at 6:55 PM and sunrise was at 7:51 AM, giving East Lansing 11h 03m between first and last light. Local solar noon in East Lansing falls at 1:23 PM.
Because East Lansing is at 42.74° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 48 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in East Lansing move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in East Lansing runs from about 6:17 PM to 7:13 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:13 PM to 7:24 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in East Lansing is at 6:53 PM and sunrise at 7:52 AM — about 2m 48s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in East Lansing drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in East Lansing, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in East Lansing ranges from as early as 5:03 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:19 PM (around June 19). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 19m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 01m.
Moon in East Lansing today
Sunset today: East Lansing vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing | 7:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 03m |
| Lansing | 7:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 03m |
| Jackson | 7:50 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 04m |
| Flint | 7:48 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 02m |
| Battle Creek | 7:53 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 04m |
East Lansing sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 19m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 01m
- Latest sunset 9:19 PM (June 19)
- Earliest sunset 5:03 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:59 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:11 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in East Lansing (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 19m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:05 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 01m |
East Lansing sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 03m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:52 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 48s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 47s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:55 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:56 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:57 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:58 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 44s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:59 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 44s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 8:01 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 43s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 8:02 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 42s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 8:03 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 42s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 8:04 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 40s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:06 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 40s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 8:07 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 28m | −2m 38s |
Twilight times in East Lansing today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:17 AM | 8:29 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:49 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:22 AM | 7:24 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:33 AM | 8:28 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:17 PM | 7:13 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in East Lansing by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:08 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 05m |
| February | 7:52 AM | 5:51 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 7:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 6:02 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 06m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 15m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 28m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 7:35 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:48 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 15m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for East Lansing
What time is sunset in East Lansing today?
Sunset in East Lansing, Michigan is at 6:55 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in East Lansing today?
Sunrise in East Lansing is at 7:51 AM today, with 11h 03m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in East Lansing tomorrow?
Sunrise in East Lansing tomorrow is at 7:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
What time is sunset in East Lansing tomorrow?
Sunset in East Lansing tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
How long is the day in East Lansing today?
East Lansing gets 11h 03m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:51 AM and sunset at 6:55 PM.
When is golden hour in East Lansing?
The evening golden hour in East Lansing is about 6:17 PM to 7:13 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in East Lansing?
The evening blue hour in East Lansing runs from about 7:13 PM to 7:24 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in East Lansing?
After sunset at 6:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in East Lansing at around 7:24 PM today.
When is solar noon in East Lansing?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over East Lansing — is at 1:23 PM today.
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