Sunset & Sunrise Today in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Grand Rapids: sunrise 7:05 AM, sunset 8:20 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Grand Rapids is at 8:22 PM and sunrise was at 7:04 AM, giving Grand Rapids 13h 17m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Grand Rapids falls at 1:43 PM.
Because Grand Rapids is at 42.96° (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. This is summer in Grand Rapids, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Grand Rapids runs from about 7:45 PM to 8:40 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:40 PM to 8:51 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Grand Rapids is at 8:20 PM and sunrise at 7:05 AM — about 2m 47s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Grand Rapids drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Grand Rapids right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Grand Rapids ranges from as early as 5:07 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:25 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 20m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 59m.
Moon in Grand Rapids today
Sunset today: Grand Rapids vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 7:04 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 17m |
| Wyoming | 7:04 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 17m |
| Kentwood | 7:04 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 17m |
| Kalamazoo | 7:04 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 16m |
| Battle Creek | 7:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 16m |
Grand Rapids sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 20m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 59m
- Latest sunset 9:25 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:07 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 6:03 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:16 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Grand Rapids (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 20m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:10 AM | 5:10 PM | 8h 59m |
Grand Rapids sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:04 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 17m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:06 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 47s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:07 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 48s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:08 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 49s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:09 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 49s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:10 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 49s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:11 AM | 8:09 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 50s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:12 AM | 8:08 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 51s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:14 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 51s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:15 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:16 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 51s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:17 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 52s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:18 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 52s |
Twilight times in Grand Rapids today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:21 AM | 10:04 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:59 AM | 9:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:34 AM | 8:51 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:45 AM | 7:41 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:45 PM | 8:40 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Grand Rapids by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:14 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 04m |
| February | 7:57 AM | 5:55 PM | 9h 57m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 7:24 AM | 8:08 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 6:36 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 6:06 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 08m |
| July | 6:07 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 17m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 29m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 09m |
| October | 7:40 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 7:54 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 14m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Grand Rapids
What time is sunset in Grand Rapids today?
Sunset in Grand Rapids, Michigan is at 8:22 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Grand Rapids today?
Sunrise in Grand Rapids is at 7:04 AM today, with 13h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Grand Rapids tomorrow?
Sunrise in Grand Rapids tomorrow is at 7:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Grand Rapids tomorrow?
Sunset in Grand Rapids tomorrow is at 8:20 PM.
How long is the day in Grand Rapids today?
Grand Rapids gets 13h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:04 AM and sunset at 8:22 PM.
When is golden hour in Grand Rapids?
The evening golden hour in Grand Rapids is about 7:45 PM to 8:40 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Grand Rapids?
The evening blue hour in Grand Rapids runs from about 8:40 PM to 8:51 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Grand Rapids?
After sunset at 8:22 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Grand Rapids at around 8:51 PM today.
When is solar noon in Grand Rapids?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Grand Rapids — is at 1:43 PM today.
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