Sunrise and Sunset in Saint Helen Today

In Saint Helen, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:44 and sets at 19:05. The day length is 11h 21m. Solar noon is reached at 13:25.

Saint Helen: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Saint Helen at 13:25 – 1 h 25 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 05:52, the latest on January 2 at 08:13.

The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:58 and latest on June 26 at 21:26.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 41 min more daylight than the shortest.

Saint Helen 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	08:10	17:24	9 h 14 min	west-southwest 241°	109 h
Feb	07:37	18:06	10 h 30 min	west-southwest 253°	134 h
Mar	07:49	19:43	11 h 54 min	west 268°	196 h
Apr	06:53	20:22	13 h 29 min	west-northwest 285°	223 h
May	06:10	20:58	14 h 48 min	west-northwest 298°	280 h
Jun	05:52	21:23	15 h 31 min	northwest 305°	295 h
Jul	06:07	21:19	15 h 12 min	west-northwest 302°	317 h
Aug	06:40	20:42	14 h 2 min	west-northwest 290°	257 h
Sep	07:16	19:48	12 h 31 min	west 275°	194 h
Oct	07:52	18:53	11 h 1 min	west-southwest 258°	144 h
Nov	07:33	17:10	9 h 37 min	west-southwest 244°	83 h
Dec	08:06	16:58	8 h 52 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 Saint Helen

Morning: 07:26–08:23 · Evening: 18:26–19:23

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Saint Helen, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:26 to 08:23. The evening golden hour extends from 18:26 to 19:23. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Saint Helen

Morning: 07:14–07:26 · Evening: 19:23–19:34

The Blue Hour in Saint Helen offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:14 to 07:26, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:23 to 19:34, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Saint Helen

Saint Helen is located at a latitude of 44.36° and a longitude of -84.41°. The city is in the America/Detroit timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Saint Helen vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Saint Helen

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Saint Helen. 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 Saint Helen, with up to 15h 32m 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 Saint Helen 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 Saint Helen 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 Saint Helen

On the same latitude as Saint Helen

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Saint Helen (44.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 21m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Saint Helen

When does the sun rise in Saint Helen today?

Today the sun rises in Saint Helen at 07:44 and sets at 19:05.

How long is the day in Saint Helen today?

The day lasts 11h 21m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Saint Helen today?

In the morning from 07:26–08:23, in the evening from 18:26–19:23.

When is the longest day in Saint Helen?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 32m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 51m.

When does it get dark in Saint Helen today?

It is dark from 19:34, fully dark from 20:41.