Sunset & Sunrise Today in Southfield, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Southfield: sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 9:07 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Southfield at 9:07 PM, having risen at 6:09 AM. That works out to 14h 58m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Southfield, is at 1:38 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 1 minute shorter and 28 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 8:27 PM to 9:29 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:29 PM to 9:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Southfield is at 9:07 PM and sunrise at 6:10 AM — about 1m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Southfield drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Southfield right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 6:09 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 58m |
| Farmington Hills | 6:10 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 58m |
| Troy | 6:08 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 59m |
| Troy | 6:08 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 59m |
| Livonia | 6:10 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 57m |
Southfield sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 17m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 03m
- Latest sunset 9:14 PM (around June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:59 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:05 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:09 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 58m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:10 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:11 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 55m | −1m 34s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:12 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:12 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:13 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:14 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 45s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:15 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 48s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:16 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 50s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:17 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:18 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:19 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:20 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 37m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:21 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 35m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Southfield today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:01 AM | 11:14 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 10:24 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:35 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:48 AM | 6:50 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 Southfield.
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 in Southfield.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Southfield
What time is sunset in Southfield today?
Sunset in Southfield, Michigan is at 9:07 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 6:09 AM today, with 14h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Southfield tomorrow?
Sunrise in Southfield tomorrow is at 6:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Southfield tomorrow?
Sunset in Southfield tomorrow is at 9:07 PM.
How long is the day in Southfield today?
Southfield gets 14h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:09 AM and sunset at 9:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Southfield?
The evening golden hour in Southfield is about 8:27 PM to 9:29 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Southfield?
The evening blue hour in Southfield runs from about 9:29 PM to 9:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Southfield?
After sunset at 9:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Southfield at around 9:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in Southfield?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Southfield — is at 1:38 PM today.
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