Sunset & Sunrise Today in Southfield, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Southfield: sunrise 6:56 AM, sunset 8:09 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Southfield at 8:11 PM, having risen at 6:55 AM. That works out to 13h 16m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Southfield, is at 1:33 PM.
Southfield lies at latitude 42.47°, 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 44 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Southfield move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Southfield runs from about 7:35 PM to 8:30 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:30 PM to 8:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Southfield is at 8:09 PM and sunrise at 6:56 AM — about 2m 44s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Southfield drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Southfield, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Southfield ranges from as early as 4:59 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:14 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 17m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 03m.
Moon in Southfield today
Sunset today: Southfield vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield | 6:55 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 16m |
| Royal Oak | 6:54 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 16m |
| Redford | 6:55 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 16m |
| Farmington Hills | 6:55 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 16m |
| Dearborn Heights | 6:55 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 16m |
Southfield sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 17m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 03m
- Latest sunset 9:14 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:59 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:05 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Southfield (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 17m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:59 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 03m |
Southfield sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:55 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 16m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:56 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 44s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:57 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 45s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:59 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 46s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:00 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 46s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:01 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 46s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:02 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 47s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:03 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 48s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:04 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 48s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:05 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 48s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:06 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 48s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:07 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 49s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:08 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 49s |
Twilight times in Southfield today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:13 AM | 9:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:50 AM | 9:16 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:25 AM | 8:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:36 AM | 7:31 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:35 PM | 8:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Southfield by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 07m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:46 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 7:15 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 13m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 17m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Southfield
What time is sunset in Southfield today?
Sunset in Southfield, Michigan is at 8:11 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Southfield today?
Sunrise in Southfield is at 6:55 AM today, with 13h 16m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Southfield tomorrow?
Sunrise in Southfield tomorrow is at 6:56 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:09 PM.
What time is sunset in Southfield tomorrow?
Sunset in Southfield tomorrow is at 8:09 PM.
How long is the day in Southfield today?
Southfield gets 13h 16m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:55 AM and sunset at 8:11 PM.
When is golden hour in Southfield?
The evening golden hour in Southfield is about 7:35 PM to 8:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Southfield?
The evening blue hour in Southfield runs from about 8:30 PM to 8:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Southfield?
After sunset at 8:11 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Southfield at around 8:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Southfield?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Southfield — is at 1:33 PM today.
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