Sunset & Sunrise Today in Saginaw, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Saginaw: sunrise 7:51 AM, sunset 6:50 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Saginaw at 6:52 PM, having risen at 7:50 AM. That works out to 11h 02m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Saginaw, is at 1:21 PM.
Saginaw lies at latitude 43.42°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 52 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Saginaw move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Saginaw this evening is roughly 6:14 PM–7:10 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:10 PM to 7:21 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Saginaw is at 6:50 PM and sunrise at 7:51 AM — about 2m 52s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Saginaw drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Saginaw, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Saginaw ranges from as early as 4:59 PM (around December 3) to as late as 9:20 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 24m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 56m.
Moon in Saginaw today
Sunset today: Saginaw vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 7:50 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 02m |
| Bay City | 7:50 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 01m |
| Midland | 7:51 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 01m |
| Flint | 7:48 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 02m |
| East Lansing | 7:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 03m |
Saginaw sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 24m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 56m
- Latest sunset 9:20 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:59 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:54 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:10 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Saginaw (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 24m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:05 AM | 5:02 PM | 8h 56m |
Saginaw sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:50 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 02m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:51 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 52s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:52 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 51s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:53 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 51s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:55 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 50s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:56 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 49s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:57 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 49s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:58 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 48s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:59 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 47s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 8:01 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 46s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 8:02 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 45s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 8:03 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:05 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 28m | −2m 43s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 8:06 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 25m | −2m 43s |
Twilight times in Saginaw today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:14 AM | 8:27 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:47 AM | 7:54 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:20 AM | 7:21 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:31 AM | 8:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:14 PM | 7:10 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Saginaw by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:08 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 01m |
| February | 7:51 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 55m |
| March | 7:12 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 12m |
| April | 7:17 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 08m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 11m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 20m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 31m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 10m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 15m |
| December | 7:48 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 11m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Saginaw
What time is sunset in Saginaw today?
Sunset in Saginaw, Michigan is at 6:52 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Saginaw today?
Sunrise in Saginaw is at 7:50 AM today, with 11h 02m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Saginaw tomorrow?
Sunrise in Saginaw tomorrow is at 7:51 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:50 PM.
What time is sunset in Saginaw tomorrow?
Sunset in Saginaw tomorrow is at 6:50 PM.
How long is the day in Saginaw today?
Saginaw gets 11h 02m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:50 AM and sunset at 6:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Saginaw?
The evening golden hour in Saginaw is about 6:14 PM to 7:10 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Saginaw?
The evening blue hour in Saginaw runs from about 7:10 PM to 7:21 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Saginaw?
After sunset at 6:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Saginaw at around 7:21 PM today.
When is solar noon in Saginaw?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Saginaw — is at 1:21 PM today.
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