Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kentwood, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kentwood: sunrise 6:58 AM, sunset 8:30 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Kentwood is at 8:31 PM and sunrise was at 6:57 AM, giving Kentwood 13h 33m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Kentwood at 1:45 PM.
Sitting at 42.87° latitude puts Kentwood 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 41 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Kentwood keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Kentwood runs from about 7:54 PM to 8:50 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:50 PM to 9:02 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kentwood is at 8:30 PM and sunrise at 6:58 AM — about 2m 43s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kentwood drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Kentwood right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kentwood ranges from as early as 5:07 PM (around December 7) to as late as 9:25 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 20m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 00m.
Moon in Kentwood today
Sunset today: Kentwood vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood | 6:57 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 33m |
| Wyoming | 6:57 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 34m |
| Grand Rapids | 6:57 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 34m |
| Kalamazoo | 6:58 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 32m |
| Battle Creek | 6:56 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 32m |
Kentwood sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 20m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 00m
- Latest sunset 9:25 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:07 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 6:03 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 8:15 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kentwood (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 | 9:24 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 | 5:11 PM | 9h 00m |
Kentwood sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:57 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 33m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:58 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 31m | −2m 43s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 28m | −2m 43s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 7:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 44s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 7:02 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 23m | −2m 44s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 7:03 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 45s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:04 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 46s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:06 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 47s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:07 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 47s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:08 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 48s |
| 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 57m | −2m 49s |
Twilight times in Kentwood today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:12 AM | 10:16 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:51 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:27 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:38 AM | 7:35 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:54 PM | 8:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Kentwood by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 05m |
| 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 43m |
| May | 6:36 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 6:06 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 07m |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 16m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 28m |
| 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 17m |
| December | 7:54 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 15m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kentwood
What time is sunset in Kentwood today?
Sunset in Kentwood, Michigan is at 8:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Kentwood today?
Sunrise in Kentwood is at 6:57 AM today, with 13h 33m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kentwood tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kentwood tomorrow is at 6:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Kentwood tomorrow?
Sunset in Kentwood tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
How long is the day in Kentwood today?
Kentwood gets 13h 33m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:57 AM and sunset at 8:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Kentwood?
The evening golden hour in Kentwood is about 7:54 PM to 8:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kentwood?
The evening blue hour in Kentwood runs from about 8:50 PM to 9:02 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kentwood?
After sunset at 8:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kentwood at around 9:02 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kentwood?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kentwood — is at 1:45 PM today.
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