Sunset & Sunrise Today in Troy, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Troy: sunrise 6:55 AM, sunset 8:09 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Troy is at 8:11 PM and sunrise was at 6:54 AM, giving Troy 13h 16m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Troy at 1:33 PM.
Sitting at 42.61° latitude puts Troy 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 45 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Troy move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Troy this evening is roughly 7:34 PM–8:30 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:30 PM to 8:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Troy is at 8:09 PM and sunrise at 6:55 AM — about 2m 45s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Troy drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Troy, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Troy ranges from as early as 4:58 PM (around December 6) to as late as 9:14 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 02m.
Moon in Troy today
Sunset today: Troy vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6:54 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 16m |
| Troy | 6:54 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 16m |
| Rochester Hills | 6:54 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 17m |
| Sterling Heights | 6:54 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 16m |
| Shelby | 6:54 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 17m |
Troy sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 02m
- Latest sunset 9:14 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:58 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:54 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 8:05 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Troy (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 02m |
Troy sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:54 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 16m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:55 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 45s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:57 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:58 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 46s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 47s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:01 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 48s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:02 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 47s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:03 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 49s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:04 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 48s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:05 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 49s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:06 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 49s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:07 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 50s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:08 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 50s |
Twilight times in Troy today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:12 AM | 9:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:49 AM | 9:16 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:24 AM | 8:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:36 AM | 7:31 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:34 PM | 8:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Troy by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:46 PM | 9h 59m |
| 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 05m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 14m |
| 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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Troy
What time is sunset in Troy today?
Sunset in Troy, 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 Troy today?
Sunrise in Troy is at 6:54 AM today, with 13h 16m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Troy tomorrow?
Sunrise in Troy tomorrow is at 6:55 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:09 PM.
What time is sunset in Troy tomorrow?
Sunset in Troy tomorrow is at 8:09 PM.
How long is the day in Troy today?
Troy gets 13h 16m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:54 AM and sunset at 8:11 PM.
When is golden hour in Troy?
The evening golden hour in Troy is about 7:34 PM to 8:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Troy?
The evening blue hour in Troy runs from about 8:30 PM to 8:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Troy?
After sunset at 8:11 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Troy at around 8:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Troy?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Troy — is at 1:33 PM today.
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