Sun Times in Tawas City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tawas City?
Sunrise in Tawas City on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:52 AM (America/Detroit). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tawas City?
Sunset in Tawas City on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 8:17 PM (America/Detroit). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tawas City?
Morning golden hour in Tawas City ends at 7:31 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:38 PM.
How long is the day in Tawas City?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Tawas City there are 13 hours and 24 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tawas City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Tawas City at 1:35 PM (America/Detroit). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Tawas City?
In Tawas City, sunset is at 8:17 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:02 PM (America/Detroit). Civil twilight ends at 8:47 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Tawas City?
Twilight in Tawas City lasts approximately 105 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 Tawas City?
The earliest sunrise in Tawas City in 2026 is at 5:49 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 Tawas City?
The latest sunset in Tawas City in 2026 is at 9:22 PM on June 24 (America/Detroit). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tawas City?
After sunset at 8:17 PM in Tawas City, civil twilight ends at 8:47 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:02 PM (America/Detroit).
What these times mean
Solar times in Tawas 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 Tawas City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tawas City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 15m |
| February | 7:33 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 30m |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:40 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 28m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 47m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 30m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 11m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 01m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:49 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 01m |
| November | 7:29 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 37m |
| December | 8:02 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 53m |
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