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Detroit Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Detroit, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Detroit, United States, sunrise is at 7:22 AM and sunset is at 7:28 PM (America/Detroit). The day lasts 12h 05m, solar noon is at 1:25 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:59 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:51 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:15 AM
Today’s solar times in Detroit
Dawn
6:54 AM
Sunrise
7:22 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:59 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:51 PM
Sunset
7:28 PM
Dusk
7:56 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 05m
Solar noon
1:25 PM
Coordinates
42.3314, -83.0457
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 42.3314, longitude -83.0457, and the America/Detroit time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Detroit over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 05m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 46m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 7:56 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 42m |
What these times mean
Detroit changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Detroit throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 26m |
| February | 7:30 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 35m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 16m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 59m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 55m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 7:24 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 48m |
| December | 7:55 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 06m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:56 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
9:14 PM
June 24
Longest day
15h 17m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 05m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Detroit with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 12:13 PM | 87.1% |
| Nov 4, 2040 | 2:09 PM | 80.7% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Detroit today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Detroit, United States is at 7:22 AM and sunset is at 7:28 PM (America/Detroit).
How long is the day in Detroit today?
Today in Detroit, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 05m.
When is golden hour in Detroit?
Morning golden hour in Detroit ends at 7:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:51 PM.
What time is solar noon in Detroit?
Solar noon in Detroit is at 1:25 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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