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Sun Times in Ann Arbor
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ann Arbor?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ann Arbor (America/Detroit). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ann Arbor?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ann Arbor (America/Detroit). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ann Arbor?
Golden hour times for Ann Arbor are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Ann Arbor?
The day length for Ann Arbor is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ann Arbor?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ann Arbor is shown in the times above (America/Detroit). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ann Arbor?
Sunset and dusk times for Ann Arbor are displayed above (America/Detroit). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ann Arbor?
Twilight duration in Ann Arbor varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Ann Arbor?
The earliest sunrise in Ann Arbor in 2026 is at 5:57 AM on June 12 (America/Detroit). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ann Arbor?
The latest sunset in Ann Arbor in 2026 is at 9:15 PM on June 21 (America/Detroit). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ann Arbor?
After sunset in Ann Arbor, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Ann Arbor shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Ann Arbor
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ann Arbor on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 27m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 23m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 36m |
| June | 5:57 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 16m |
| July | 6:11 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 58m |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 53m |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:47 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 7:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 47m |
| December | 7:56 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 06m |