Sunrise & sunset times in Detroit, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:58 and sets at 20:04 in Detroit. All times are shown in the America/Detroit timezone.
Today in Detroit
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Golden hour in Detroit today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Detroit when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Detroit (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Detroit’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:58 | 17:25 | 12:41 | 9h 26m |
| February | 07:28 | 18:04 | 12:46 | 10h 36m |
| March | 07:43 | 19:38 | 13:40 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:51 | 20:13 | 13:32 | 13h 22m |
| May | 06:10 | 20:46 | 13:28 | 14h 36m |
| June | 05:54 | 21:10 | 13:32 | 15h 15m |
| July | 06:08 | 21:07 | 13:38 | 14h 58m |
| August | 06:39 | 20:32 | 13:36 | 13h 53m |
| September | 07:12 | 19:41 | 13:27 | 12h 29m |
| October | 07:45 | 18:50 | 13:17 | 11h 04m |
| November | 07:23 | 17:10 | 12:16 | 9h 47m |
| December | 07:54 | 17:00 | 12:27 | 9h 06m |
Solar year in Detroit (2026)
Day length in Detroit swings by 6h 12m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Detroit
Longest day in Detroit: 15h 6m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 54m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 54m.
Moon tonight in Detroit
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Detroit today?▼
The sun rises at 06:58 America/Detroit in Detroit, United States today.
What time is sunset in Detroit today?▼
The sun sets at 20:04 America/Detroit in Detroit today.
How long is the day in Detroit today?▼
Daylight in Detroit today lasts 13 hours and 5 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Detroit?▼
The morning golden hour in Detroit runs from 06:29 to 07:35, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:26 to 20:33.
What is the timezone of Detroit?▼
Detroit uses the America/Detroit timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Detroit?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Detroit is 21 June 2026, with 15h 17m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Detroit?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Detroit is 21 December 2026, with 9h 05m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Detroit?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Detroit swings by 6h 12m.