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Sun Times in Miles City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Miles City?
Sunrise in Miles City on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 6:26 AM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Miles City?
Sunset in Miles City on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 7:38 PM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Miles City?
Morning golden hour in Miles City ends at 7:06 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:58 PM.
How long is the day in Miles City?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Miles City there are 13 hours and 11 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Miles City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Miles City at 1:02 PM (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Miles City?
In Miles City, sunset is at 7:38 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:25 PM (America/Denver). Civil twilight ends at 8:08 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Miles City?
Twilight in Miles City lasts approximately 107 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 Miles City?
The earliest sunrise in Miles City in 2026 is at 5:10 AM on June 10 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Miles City?
The latest sunset in Miles City in 2026 is at 9:00 PM on June 24 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Miles City?
After sunset at 7:38 PM in Miles City, civil twilight ends at 8:08 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:25 PM (America/Denver).
What these times mean
Solar times in Miles 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 Miles City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Miles City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 01m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 23m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 35m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 01m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 48m |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 26m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 56m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 25m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 37m |