Sunset & Sunrise Today in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Rochester Hills: sunrise 6:09 AM, sunset 9:07 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Rochester Hills is at 9:08 PM and sunrise was at 6:08 AM, giving Rochester Hills 14h 59m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Rochester Hills falls at 1:38 PM.
Because Rochester Hills is at 42.66° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 28 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Rochester Hills keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Rochester Hills this evening is roughly 8:27 PM–9:29 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:29 PM to 9:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Rochester Hills is at 9:07 PM and sunrise at 6:09 AM — about 1m 32s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Rochester Hills drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Rochester Hills right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Rochester Hills ranges from as early as 4:58 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:14 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 01m.
Moon in Rochester Hills today
Sunset today: Rochester Hills vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Hills | 6:08 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 59m |
| Troy | 6:08 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 59m |
| Troy | 6:08 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 59m |
| Shelby | 6:08 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 59m |
| Sterling Heights | 6:08 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 59m |
Rochester Hills sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 01m
- Latest sunset 9:14 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:58 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:54 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:05 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Rochester Hills (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:59 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 01m |
Rochester Hills sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:08 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 59m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:09 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 58m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:10 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 34s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:11 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 38s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:12 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 40s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:12 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 43s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:13 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 45s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:14 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 49s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:15 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:16 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:17 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:18 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:19 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 38m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:20 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 36m | −2m 03s |
Twilight times in Rochester Hills today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:00 AM | 11:15 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:51 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:34 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:47 AM | 6:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:27 PM | 9:29 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Rochester Hills.
Sunrise & sunset in Rochester Hills by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 7:14 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:57 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 06m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 15m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 27m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 16m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Rochester Hills.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Rochester Hills
What time is sunset in Rochester Hills today?
Sunset in Rochester Hills, Michigan is at 9:08 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Rochester Hills today?
Sunrise in Rochester Hills is at 6:08 AM today, with 14h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Rochester Hills tomorrow?
Sunrise in Rochester Hills tomorrow is at 6:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Rochester Hills tomorrow?
Sunset in Rochester Hills tomorrow is at 9:07 PM.
How long is the day in Rochester Hills today?
Rochester Hills gets 14h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:08 AM and sunset at 9:08 PM.
When is golden hour in Rochester Hills?
The evening golden hour in Rochester Hills is about 8:27 PM to 9:29 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Rochester Hills?
The evening blue hour in Rochester Hills runs from about 9:29 PM to 9:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Rochester Hills?
After sunset at 9:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Rochester Hills at around 9:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in Rochester Hills?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Rochester Hills — is at 1:38 PM today.
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