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Sunrise and sunset in Grand Rapids, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:53 AM–8:31 AM and 6:28 PM–7:07 PM
Times are local time in Grand Rapids. Current time in Grand Rapids →
Sunrise and sunset in Grand Rapids through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 7:26 PM | 11h 45m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:57 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 5m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 19m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 45m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:55 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 15m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:08 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 2m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:15 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 4m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:12 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 21m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:59 AM | 5:55 PM | 9h 56m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 32m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 12m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:56 AM | 7:49 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 8:09 PM | 12h 43m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 23m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 6m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 38m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 8m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 20m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 9:26 PM | 15h 18m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 9:21 PM | 15h 3m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 32m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 8:47 PM | 13h 58m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 12m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 32m |
Calculated for 42.96°N, 85.67°W, including daylight saving time where Grand Rapids uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Grand Rapids this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 21m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 0m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:04 AM on June 10
- Latest sunset: 9:27 PM on June 26
Questions
What time is sunrise in Grand Rapids today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:53 AM and sets at 7:07 PM in Grand Rapids, giving 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Grand Rapids?
The longest day in Grand Rapids in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 21 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Grand Rapids?
The shortest day in Grand Rapids in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Grand Rapids?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:04 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset is 9:27 PM on June 26. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Grand Rapids?
Today, golden hour in Grand Rapids is from sunrise (7:53 AM) to 8:31 AM in the morning, and from 6:28 PM to sunset (7:07 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.