Sunset & Sunrise Today in Waterford, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Waterford: sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 9:08 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Waterford is at 9:09 PM and sunrise was at 6:09 AM, giving Waterford 14h 59m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Waterford, is at 1:39 PM.
Waterford lies at latitude 42.69°, 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. Through summer, the sunset time in Waterford keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Waterford runs from about 8:28 PM to 9:30 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:30 PM to 9:43 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Waterford is at 9:08 PM and sunrise at 6:10 AM — about 1m 32s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Waterford drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Waterford, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Waterford ranges from as early as 4:59 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:15 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 01m.
Moon in Waterford today
Sunset today: Waterford vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | 6:09 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 59m |
| Rochester Hills | 6:08 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 59m |
| 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 |
Waterford sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 01m
- Latest sunset 9:15 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:59 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:06 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Waterford (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 | 9:15 PM | 15h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 01m |
Waterford sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:09 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 59m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:10 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 58m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:11 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 34s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:12 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 55m | −1m 38s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:13 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 40s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:13 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 43s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:14 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 46s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:15 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 48s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:16 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:17 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 54s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:18 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:19 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:20 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 38m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:21 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 36m | −2m 03s |
Twilight times in Waterford today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:01 AM | 11:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 10:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:35 AM | 9:43 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:48 AM | 6:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:28 PM | 9:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Waterford.
Sunrise & sunset in Waterford by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:04 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 7:15 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 06m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 15m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 27m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 16m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Waterford.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Waterford
What time is sunset in Waterford today?
Sunset in Waterford, Michigan is at 9:09 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Waterford today?
Sunrise in Waterford is at 6:09 AM today, with 14h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Waterford tomorrow?
Sunrise in Waterford tomorrow is at 6:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:08 PM.
What time is sunset in Waterford tomorrow?
Sunset in Waterford tomorrow is at 9:08 PM.
How long is the day in Waterford today?
Waterford gets 14h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:09 AM and sunset at 9:09 PM.
When is golden hour in Waterford?
The evening golden hour in Waterford is about 8:28 PM to 9:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Waterford?
The evening blue hour in Waterford runs from about 9:30 PM to 9:43 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Waterford?
After sunset at 9:09 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Waterford at around 9:43 PM today.
When is solar noon in Waterford?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Waterford — is at 1:39 PM today.
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Sunset card for Waterford
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