Sunrise and Sunset in Red Lodge Today
In Red Lodge, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:24 and sets at 18:44. The day length is 11h 20m. Solar noon is reached at 13:04.
Red Lodge: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Red Lodge at 13:04 – 1 h 4 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 05:28, the latest on January 1 at 07:55.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:34 and latest on June 26 at 21:08.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 54 min more daylight than the shortest.
Red Lodge 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 | 07:52 | 17:01 | 9 h 9 min | west-southwest 240° | 130 h |
| Feb | 07:17 | 17:44 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 253° | 157 h |
| Mar | 07:29 | 19:23 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 237 h |
| Apr | 06:31 | 20:02 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 285° | 256 h |
| May | 05:47 | 20:40 | 14 h 53 min | west-northwest 299° | 282 h |
| Jun | 05:28 | 21:06 | 15 h 37 min | northwest 305° | 305 h |
| Jul | 05:44 | 21:01 | 15 h 17 min | west-northwest 302° | 355 h |
| Aug | 06:18 | 20:23 | 14 h 5 min | west-northwest 291° | 329 h |
| Sep | 06:55 | 19:27 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 256 h |
| Oct | 07:33 | 18:31 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 258° | 203 h |
| Nov | 07:15 | 16:47 | 9 h 32 min | west-southwest 244° | 128 h |
| Dec | 07:49 | 16:35 | 8 h 46 min | west-southwest 237° | 116 h |
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.
Sunniest month: July with 355 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 116 – 2,754 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Billings/Logan Int'l Arpt MT, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Red Lodge
Morning: 07:06–08:03 · Evening: 18:04–19:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Red Lodge, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:06 to 08:03. The evening golden hour extends from 18:04 to 19:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Red Lodge
Morning: 06:54–07:06 · Evening: 19:02–19:13
The Blue Hour in Red Lodge offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:54 to 07:06, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:02 to 19:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Red Lodge
Red Lodge is located at a latitude of 45.19° and a longitude of -109.25°. The city is in the America/Denver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Red Lodge vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Red Lodge
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Red Lodge. 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 Red Lodge, 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 Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge brings the shortest days with only 8h 45m 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 Red Lodge
On the same latitude as Red Lodge
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Red Lodge (45.2° 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 Red Lodge
When does the sun rise in Red Lodge today?
Today the sun rises in Red Lodge at 07:24 and sets at 18:44.
How long is the day in Red Lodge today?
The day lasts 11h 20m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Red Lodge today?
In the morning from 07:06–08:03, in the evening from 18:04–19:02.
When is the longest day in Red Lodge?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 39m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 45m.
When does it get dark in Red Lodge today?
It is dark from 19:13, fully dark from 20:21.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Red Lodge. All times are in local time. How it is calculated