Sunset & Sunrise Today in Butte, Montana
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Butte: sunrise 7:47 AM, sunset 6:43 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Butte at 6:45 PM, having risen at 7:46 AM. That works out to 10h 59m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Butte at 1:16 PM.
Butte lies at latitude 46.00°, 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 3 minutes shorter and 10 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Butte move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Butte runs from about 6:05 PM to 7:04 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:04 PM to 7:15 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Butte is at 6:43 PM and sunrise at 7:47 AM — about 3m 8s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Butte drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Butte, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Butte ranges from as early as 4:44 PM (around December 5) to as late as 9:24 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 44m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 37m.
Moon in Butte today
Sunset today: Butte vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte | 7:46 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 59m |
| Bozeman | 7:39 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 59m |
| Missoula | 7:52 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 57m |
| Great Falls | 7:42 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 55m |
Butte sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 44m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 37m
- Latest sunset 9:24 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:44 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 8:12 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Butte (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 44m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:09 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 37m |
Butte sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:46 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 59m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:47 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 55m | −3m 08s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:48 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 52m | −3m 09s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:50 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 49m | −3m 08s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:51 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 46m | −3m 07s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:52 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 43m | −3m 06s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:54 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 40m | −3m 06s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:55 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 37m | −3m 05s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:57 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 34m | −3m 04s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:58 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 31m | −3m 04s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:59 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 28m | −3m 02s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 8:01 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 25m | −3m 02s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 8:02 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 22m | −3m 01s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:04 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 19m | −3m 00s |
Twilight times in Butte today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:06 AM | 8:24 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:40 AM | 7:50 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:26 AM | 8:25 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:05 PM | 7:04 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Butte by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:12 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 43m |
| February | 7:52 AM | 5:35 PM | 9h 43m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 07m |
| April | 7:09 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 48m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 21m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 30m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 40m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 46m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 16m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 04m |
| December | 7:52 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 54m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Butte
What time is sunset in Butte today?
Sunset in Butte, Montana is at 6:45 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Butte today?
Sunrise in Butte is at 7:46 AM today, with 10h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Butte tomorrow?
Sunrise in Butte tomorrow is at 7:47 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:43 PM.
What time is sunset in Butte tomorrow?
Sunset in Butte tomorrow is at 6:43 PM.
How long is the day in Butte today?
Butte gets 10h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:46 AM and sunset at 6:45 PM.
When is golden hour in Butte?
The evening golden hour in Butte is about 6:05 PM to 7:04 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Butte?
The evening blue hour in Butte runs from about 7:04 PM to 7:15 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Butte?
After sunset at 6:45 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Butte at around 7:15 PM today.
When is solar noon in Butte?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Butte — is at 1:16 PM today.
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