Sunset & Sunrise Today in Flint, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Flint: sunrise 6:57 AM, sunset 8:12 PM.
In Flint, Michigan, the sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 8:14 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 17m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Flint at 1:35 PM.
Sitting at 43.01° latitude puts Flint 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 2 minutes shorter and 47 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Flint keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Flint runs from about 7:37 PM to 8:32 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:32 PM to 8:44 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Flint is at 8:12 PM and sunrise at 6:57 AM — about 2m 47s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Flint drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Flint, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Flint ranges from as early as 4:59 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:17 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 21m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 59m.
Moon in Flint today
Sunset today: Flint vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | 6:56 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 17m |
| Waterford | 6:55 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 17m |
| Saginaw | 6:56 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 18m |
| Pontiac | 6:55 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 16m |
| West Bloomfield Township | 6:55 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 16m |
Flint sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 59m
- Latest sunset 9:17 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:59 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:08 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Flint (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 21m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:03 AM | 5:02 PM | 8h 59m |
Flint sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:56 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 17m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:57 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 15m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:58 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 48s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 49s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 48s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:01 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 50s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:02 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 50s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:03 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 50s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:04 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 51s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:06 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 51s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:07 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:08 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 52s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:09 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 52s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:10 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 52s |
Twilight times in Flint today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:13 AM | 9:56 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:51 AM | 9:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:26 AM | 8:44 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:37 AM | 7:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:37 PM | 8:32 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Flint by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 04m |
| February | 7:49 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 57m |
| March | 7:10 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 7:16 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 08m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 17m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 29m |
| September | 6:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 09m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 7:46 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 14m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Flint
What time is sunset in Flint today?
Sunset in Flint, Michigan is at 8:14 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Flint today?
Sunrise in Flint is at 6:56 AM today, with 13h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Flint tomorrow?
Sunrise in Flint tomorrow is at 6:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:12 PM.
What time is sunset in Flint tomorrow?
Sunset in Flint tomorrow is at 8:12 PM.
How long is the day in Flint today?
Flint gets 13h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:56 AM and sunset at 8:14 PM.
When is golden hour in Flint?
The evening golden hour in Flint is about 7:37 PM to 8:32 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Flint?
The evening blue hour in Flint runs from about 8:32 PM to 8:44 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Flint?
After sunset at 8:14 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Flint at around 8:44 PM today.
When is solar noon in Flint?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Flint — is at 1:35 PM today.
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