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Sunrise and sunset in Lansing, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:51 AM–8:29 AM and 6:21 PM–6:59 PM
Times are local time in Lansing. Current time in Lansing →
Sunrise and sunset in Lansing through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 45m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 5m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 19m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 46m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 17m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:03 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 3m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:09 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 6m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:07 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 23m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:54 AM | 5:51 PM | 9h 57m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:37 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 33m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 12m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:52 AM | 7:44 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 42m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 22m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 5m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 37m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 6m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 18m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 9:21 PM | 15h 17m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 9:16 PM | 15h 2m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 30m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 8:42 PM | 13h 57m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 12m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 32m |
Calculated for 42.73°N, 84.56°W, including daylight saving time where Lansing uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Lansing this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 20m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 2m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:00 AM on June 12
- Latest sunset: 9:21 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Lansing today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:51 AM and sets at 6:59 PM in Lansing, giving 11 hours 8 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Lansing?
The longest day in Lansing in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lansing?
The shortest day in Lansing in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Lansing?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:00 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset is 9:21 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Lansing?
Today, golden hour in Lansing is from sunrise (7:51 AM) to 8:29 AM in the morning, and from 6:21 PM to sunset (6:59 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.