Sunrise and Sunset in Big Sky Today
In Big Sky, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:32 and sets at 18:52. The day length is 11h 20m. Solar noon is reached at 13:12.
Big Sky: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Big Sky at 13:12 – 1 h 12 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:36, the latest on January 1 at 08:04.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:42 and latest on June 26 at 21:17.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 55 min more daylight than the shortest.
Big Sky through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:00 | 17:09 | 9 h 9 min | west-southwest 240° |
| Feb | 07:26 | 17:53 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 253° |
| Mar | 07:37 | 19:31 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:39 | 20:11 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 285° |
| May | 05:55 | 20:48 | 14 h 54 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jun | 05:36 | 21:14 | 15 h 38 min | northwest 305° |
| Jul | 05:52 | 21:09 | 15 h 18 min | west-northwest 302° |
| Aug | 06:26 | 20:31 | 14 h 5 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Sep | 07:04 | 19:35 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 07:41 | 18:39 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 258° |
| Nov | 07:23 | 16:55 | 9 h 32 min | west-southwest 244° |
| Dec | 07:57 | 16:43 | 8 h 46 min | west-southwest 237° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (305°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 68° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Big Sky
Morning: 07:14–08:12 · Evening: 18:12–19:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Big Sky, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:14 to 08:12. The evening golden hour extends from 18:12 to 19:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Big Sky
Morning: 07:02–07:14 · Evening: 19:10–19:21
The Blue Hour in Big Sky offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:02 to 07:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:10 to 19:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Big Sky
Big Sky is located at a latitude of 45.26° and a longitude of -111.31°. The city is in the America/Denver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Big Sky vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Big Sky
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Big Sky. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Big Sky, with up to 15h 39m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Big Sky sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Big Sky brings the shortest days with only 8h 44m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Big Sky
On the same latitude as Big Sky
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Big Sky (45.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 20m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Big Sky
When does the sun rise in Big Sky today?
Today the sun rises in Big Sky at 07:32 and sets at 18:52.
How long is the day in Big Sky today?
The day lasts 11h 20m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Big Sky today?
In the morning from 07:14–08:12, in the evening from 18:12–19:10.
When is the longest day in Big Sky?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 39m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 44m.
When does it get dark in Big Sky today?
It is dark from 19:21, fully dark from 20:30.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Big Sky. All times are in local time. How it is calculated