Sunset & Sunrise Today in Billings, Montana
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Billings: sunrise 5:40 AM, sunset 8:59 PM.
Billings, Montana sees the sun come up at 5:39 AM and go down at 9:00 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 15h 20m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Billings, is at 1:19 PM.
Billings lies at latitude 45.78°, in the upper mid-latitudes, where there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 41 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Billings keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Billings runs from about 8:16 PM to 9:23 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:23 PM to 9:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Billings is at 8:59 PM and sunrise at 5:40 AM — about 1m 44s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Billings drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Billings right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Billings ranges from as early as 4:29 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:07 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 42m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 39m.
Moon in Billings today
Billings sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 42m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 39m
- Latest sunset 9:07 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:29 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:23 AM (around June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:55 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Billings (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:24 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 42m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 39m |
Billings sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:39 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 20m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:40 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 19m | −1m 44s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:41 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 17m | −1m 48s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:42 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 15m | −1m 51s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:43 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 13m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:44 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 11m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:45 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 09m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:46 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 07m | −2m 03s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:47 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 05m | −2m 06s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:48 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 03m | −2m 09s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:49 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 01m | −2m 12s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:50 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 59m | −2m 14s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:51 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 56m | −2m 17s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:52 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 54m | −2m 19s |
Twilight times in Billings today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:12 AM | 11:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:13 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:01 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:16 AM | 6:22 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:16 PM | 9:23 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Billings.
Sunrise & sunset in Billings by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 44m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 44m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 08m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 48m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 19m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 28m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 38m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 44m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 15m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 05m |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 55m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Billings.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Billings
What time is sunset in Billings today?
Sunset in Billings, Montana is at 9:00 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Billings today?
Sunrise in Billings is at 5:39 AM today, with 15h 20m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Billings tomorrow?
Sunrise in Billings tomorrow is at 5:40 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:59 PM.
What time is sunset in Billings tomorrow?
Sunset in Billings tomorrow is at 8:59 PM.
How long is the day in Billings today?
Billings gets 15h 20m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:39 AM and sunset at 9:00 PM.
When is golden hour in Billings?
The evening golden hour in Billings is about 8:16 PM to 9:23 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Billings?
The evening blue hour in Billings runs from about 9:23 PM to 9:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Billings?
After sunset at 9:00 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Billings at around 9:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in Billings?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Billings — is at 1:19 PM today.
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