Sunrise and Sunset in Saint Ignace Today
In Saint Ignace, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:46 and sets at 19:05. The day length is 11h 19m. Solar noon is reached at 13:26.
Saint Ignace: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Saint Ignace at 13:26 – 1 h 26 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 05:48, the latest on January 1 at 08:20.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:54 and latest on June 25 at 21:33.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.
Saint Ignace 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 | 08:16 | 17:20 | 9 h 5 min | west-southwest 240° | 73 h |
| Feb | 07:41 | 18:05 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 253° | 110 h |
| Mar | 07:51 | 19:44 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 150 h |
| Apr | 06:52 | 20:25 | 13 h 33 min | west-northwest 285° | 182 h |
| May | 06:07 | 21:04 | 14 h 57 min | west-northwest 299° | 240 h |
| Jun | 05:48 | 21:31 | 15 h 43 min | northwest 306° | 266 h |
| Jul | 06:03 | 21:25 | 15 h 22 min | west-northwest 303° | 266 h |
| Aug | 06:38 | 20:46 | 14 h 8 min | west-northwest 291° | 241 h |
| Sep | 07:17 | 19:49 | 12 h 33 min | west 275° | 155 h |
| Oct | 07:55 | 18:52 | 10 h 57 min | west-southwest 258° | 119 h |
| Nov | 07:39 | 17:07 | 9 h 28 min | west-southwest 244° | 62 h |
| Dec | 08:13 | 16:54 | 8 h 41 min | west-southwest 236° | 56 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (306°) in June, west-southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 69° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 266 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 56 – 1,920 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Sault Ste Marie A, mean 1981–1995 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Saint Ignace
Morning: 07:28–08:26 · Evening: 18:25–19:23
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Saint Ignace, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:28 to 08:26. The evening golden hour extends from 18:25 to 19:23. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Saint Ignace
Morning: 07:16–07:28 · Evening: 19:23–19:35
The Blue Hour in Saint Ignace offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:16 to 07:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:23 to 19:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Saint Ignace
Saint Ignace is located at a latitude of 45.87° and a longitude of -84.73°. The city is in the America/Detroit timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Saint Ignace vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Saint Ignace
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Saint Ignace. 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 Ignace, with up to 15h 44m 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 Ignace 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 Ignace brings the shortest days with only 8h 39m 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 Ignace
On the same latitude as Saint Ignace
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Saint Ignace (45.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 19m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Saint Ignace
When does the sun rise in Saint Ignace today?
Today the sun rises in Saint Ignace at 07:46 and sets at 19:05.
How long is the day in Saint Ignace today?
The day lasts 11h 19m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Saint Ignace today?
In the morning from 07:28–08:26, in the evening from 18:25–19:23.
When is the longest day in Saint Ignace?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 39m.
When does it get dark in Saint Ignace today?
It is dark from 19:35, fully dark from 20:44.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Saint Ignace. All times are in local time. How it is calculated