Sun Times in Traverse City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Traverse City?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Traverse City (America/Detroit). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Traverse City?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Traverse City (America/Detroit). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Traverse City?
Golden hour times for Traverse 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 Traverse City?
The day length for Traverse City is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Traverse City?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Traverse City is shown in the times above (America/Detroit). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Traverse City?
Sunset and dusk times for Traverse City are displayed above (America/Detroit). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Traverse City?
Twilight duration in Traverse 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 Traverse City?
The earliest sunrise in Traverse City in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on June 9 (America/Detroit). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Traverse City?
The latest sunset in Traverse City in 2026 is at 9:32 PM on June 22 (America/Detroit). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Traverse City?
After sunset in Traverse 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 Traverse 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 Traverse City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Traverse City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:16 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:42 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 28m |
| March | 7:54 AM | 7:48 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 30m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 50m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 9:30 PM | 15h 34m |
| July | 6:11 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:58 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 7:39 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 34m |
| December | 8:13 AM | 5:02 PM | 8h 49m |
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