Sunrise and Sunset in East Tawas Today
In East Tawas, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:40 and sets at 19:01. The day length is 11h 22m. Solar noon is reached at 13:21.
East Tawas: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in East Tawas at 13:21 – 1 h 21 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 05:49, the latest on October 31 at 08:09.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:54 and latest on June 26 at 21:22.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 40 min more daylight than the shortest.
East Tawas 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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:06 | 17:20 | 9 h 15 min | west-southwest 241° | 109 h |
| Feb | 07:33 | 18:03 | 10 h 30 min | west-southwest 253° | 134 h |
| Mar | 07:46 | 19:40 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 196 h |
| Apr | 06:50 | 20:18 | 13 h 28 min | west-northwest 285° | 223 h |
| May | 06:06 | 20:54 | 14 h 47 min | west-northwest 298° | 280 h |
| Jun | 05:49 | 21:19 | 15 h 30 min | northwest 305° | 295 h |
| Jul | 06:04 | 21:15 | 15 h 11 min | west-northwest 302° | 317 h |
| Aug | 06:37 | 20:38 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 290° | 257 h |
| Sep | 07:13 | 19:44 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 194 h |
| Oct | 07:48 | 18:49 | 11 h 1 min | west-southwest 259° | 144 h |
| Nov | 07:29 | 17:06 | 9 h 37 min | west-southwest 244° | 83 h |
| Dec | 08:02 | 16:55 | 8 h 53 min | west-southwest 237° | 74 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (305°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 67° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 317 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 74 – 2,306 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Alpena/Phelps Collins AP MI, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in East Tawas
Morning: 07:22–08:19 · Evening: 18:22–19:19
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In East Tawas, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:22 to 08:19. The evening golden hour extends from 18:22 to 19:19. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in East Tawas
Morning: 07:11–07:22 · Evening: 19:19–19:30
The Blue Hour in East Tawas offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:11 to 07:22, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:19 to 19:30, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About East Tawas
East Tawas is located at a latitude of 44.28° and a longitude of -83.49°. The city is in the America/Detroit timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in East Tawas vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in East Tawas
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in East Tawas. 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 East Tawas, with up to 15h 31m 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 East Tawas 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 East Tawas brings the shortest days with only 8h 51m 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 East Tawas
On the same latitude as East Tawas
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as East Tawas (44.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 22m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in East Tawas
When does the sun rise in East Tawas today?
Today the sun rises in East Tawas at 07:40 and sets at 19:01.
How long is the day in East Tawas today?
The day lasts 11h 22m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in East Tawas today?
In the morning from 07:22–08:19, in the evening from 18:22–19:19.
When is the longest day in East Tawas?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 31m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 51m.
When does it get dark in East Tawas today?
It is dark from 19:30, fully dark from 20:38.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of East Tawas. All times are in local time. How it is calculated