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Sun Times in Gladwin
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gladwin?
Sunrise in Gladwin on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:43 AM (America/Detroit). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gladwin?
Sunset in Gladwin on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 8:40 PM (America/Detroit). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gladwin?
Morning golden hour in Gladwin ends at 7:22 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:00 PM.
How long is the day in Gladwin?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Gladwin there are 13 hours and 57 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gladwin?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Gladwin at 1:42 PM (America/Detroit). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Gladwin?
In Gladwin, sunset is at 8:40 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:31 PM (America/Detroit). Civil twilight ends at 9:11 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Gladwin?
Twilight in Gladwin lasts approximately 111 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 Gladwin?
The earliest sunrise in Gladwin in 2026 is at 5:54 AM on June 11 (America/Detroit). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gladwin?
The latest sunset in Gladwin in 2026 is at 9:24 PM on June 20 (America/Detroit). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gladwin?
After sunset at 8:40 PM in Gladwin, civil twilight ends at 9:11 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:31 PM (America/Detroit).
What these times mean
Solar times in Gladwin 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 Gladwin
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gladwin on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:09 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 17m |
| February | 7:36 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:44 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 27m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 46m |
| June | 5:54 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 28m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:18 PM | 15h 09m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:52 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 01m |
| November | 7:33 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 39m |
| December | 8:05 AM | 5:00 PM | 8h 55m |