Sun Times in Bay City
Get this on your phone — free
4.51.6M+ downloadsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Bay City?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Bay City (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Bay City?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Bay City (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Bay City?
Golden hour times for Bay City 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 Bay City?
The day length for Bay City is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Bay City?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Bay City is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Bay City?
Sunset and dusk times for Bay City are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Bay City?
Twilight duration in Bay City 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 Bay City?
The earliest sunrise in Bay City in 2026 is at 6:24 AM on June 5 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Bay City?
The latest sunset in Bay City in 2026 is at 8:26 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Bay City?
After sunset in Bay City, 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 Bay City 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 Bay City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Bay City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 30m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 11m |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:57 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 52m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 6:24 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 59m |
| July | 6:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 49m |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 11m |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 29m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 42m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 18m |
Forecasts for Bay City
Sun Times in Other Cities
Never Miss a Perfect Sunrise or Sunset
Get daily forecasts, quality predictions, and notifications right on your phone
