Sun Times in Butte
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Butte?
Sunrise in Butte on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 6:50 AM (America/Anchorage). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Butte?
Sunset in Butte on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 8:59 PM (America/Anchorage). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Butte?
Morning golden hour in Butte ends at 7:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:01 PM.
How long is the day in Butte?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Butte there are 14 hours and 9 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Butte?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Butte at 1:55 PM (America/Anchorage). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Butte?
In Butte, sunset is at 8:59 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 12:10 AM (America/Anchorage). Civil twilight ends at 9:46 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Butte?
Twilight in Butte lasts approximately 191 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Butte?
The earliest sunrise in Butte in 2026 is at 4:12 AM on June 15 (America/Anchorage). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Butte?
The latest sunset in Butte in 2026 is at 11:43 PM on June 19 (America/Anchorage). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Butte?
After sunset at 8:59 PM in Butte, civil twilight ends at 9:46 PM — about 47 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 12:10 AM (America/Anchorage).
What these times mean
Solar times in Butte 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 Butte
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Butte on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:55 AM | 4:16 PM | 6h 20m |
| February | 8:38 AM | 5:42 PM | 9h 04m |
| March | 8:12 AM | 7:58 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 9:20 PM | 14h 47m |
| May | 5:05 AM | 10:41 PM | 17h 36m |
| June | 4:12 AM | 11:41 PM | 19h 28m |
| July | 4:44 AM | 11:17 PM | 18h 33m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 9:55 PM | 15h 52m |
| September | 7:23 AM | 8:17 PM | 12h 55m |
| October | 8:40 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 02m |
| November | 9:05 AM | 4:15 PM | 7h 10m |
| December | 10:09 AM | 3:33 PM | 5h 23m |
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