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Sunrise and sunset in Billings, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 7:28 AM–8:09 AM and 5:53 PM–6:33 PM
Times are local time in Billings. Current time in Billings →
Sunrise and sunset in Billings through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 43m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 59m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 7m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 30m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 4:32 PM | 8h 57m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 42m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:56 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 44m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:52 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 4m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:37 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 43m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 23m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 6m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 47m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 31m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 19m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 55m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 28m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:24 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 42m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 40m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 23m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 47m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 10m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 19m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 35m |
Calculated for 45.78°N, 108.50°W, including daylight saving time where Billings uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Billings this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 43m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 40m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:24 AM on June 13
- Latest sunset: 9:09 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Billings today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 6:33 PM in Billings, giving 11 hours 5 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Billings?
The longest day in Billings in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Billings?
The shortest day in Billings in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 40 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Billings?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:24 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset is 9:09 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Billings?
Today, golden hour in Billings is from sunrise (7:28 AM) to 8:09 AM in the morning, and from 5:53 PM to sunset (6:33 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.