Sunset & Sunrise Today in Midland, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Midland: sunrise 7:52 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Midland at 6:53 PM, having risen at 7:51 AM. That works out to 11h 01m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Midland, is at 1:22 PM.
Sitting at 43.62° latitude puts Midland 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 53 seconds. This is autumn in Midland, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Midland runs from about 6:15 PM to 7:11 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:11 PM to 7:22 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Midland is at 6:51 PM and sunrise at 7:52 AM — about 2m 53s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Midland drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Midland, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Midland ranges from as early as 4:59 PM (around December 6) to as late as 9:22 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 55m.
Moon in Midland today
Sunset today: Midland vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 7:51 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 01m |
| Bay City | 7:50 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 01m |
| Saginaw | 7:50 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 02m |
| Flint | 7:48 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 02m |
| East Lansing | 7:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 03m |
Midland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 55m
- Latest sunset 9:22 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:59 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:11 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Midland (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 9:21 PM | 15h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:07 AM | 5:02 PM | 8h 55m |
Midland sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:51 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 01m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 53s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:53 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 52s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:55 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 52s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:56 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 51s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:57 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:58 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 50s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 8:00 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 49s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 8:01 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 48s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 8:02 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 48s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 8:04 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 46s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 8:05 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 46s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:06 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 27m | −2m 45s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 8:07 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 25m | −2m 44s |
Twilight times in Midland today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:15 AM | 8:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:48 AM | 7:55 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:33 AM | 8:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:15 PM | 7:11 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Midland by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:10 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 00m |
| February | 7:53 AM | 5:48 PM | 9h 54m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 12m |
| April | 7:18 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 09m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 12m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:21 PM | 15h 22m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 32m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 10m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 14m |
| December | 7:50 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Midland
What time is sunset in Midland today?
Sunset in Midland, Michigan is at 6:53 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Midland today?
Sunrise in Midland is at 7:51 AM today, with 11h 01m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Midland tomorrow?
Sunrise in Midland tomorrow is at 7:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Midland tomorrow?
Sunset in Midland tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
How long is the day in Midland today?
Midland gets 11h 01m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:51 AM and sunset at 6:53 PM.
When is golden hour in Midland?
The evening golden hour in Midland is about 6:15 PM to 7:11 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Midland?
The evening blue hour in Midland runs from about 7:11 PM to 7:22 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Midland?
After sunset at 6:53 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Midland at around 7:22 PM today.
When is solar noon in Midland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Midland — is at 1:22 PM today.
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