Sunrise and Sunset in Three Forks Today

In Three Forks, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:33 and sets at 18:52. The day length is 11h 19m. Solar noon is reached at 13:13.

Three Forks: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Three Forks at 13:13 – 1 h 13 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 05:35, the latest on January 1 at 08:07.

The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:41 and latest on June 26 at 21:20.

The longest day of the year has 7 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.

Three Forks 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	08:03	17:08	9 h 5 min	west-southwest 240°	119 h
Feb	07:28	17:52	10 h 25 min	west-southwest 253°	149 h
Mar	07:38	19:32	11 h 54 min	west 268°	226 h
Apr	06:39	20:13	13 h 33 min	west-northwest 285°	243 h
May	05:54	20:51	14 h 57 min	west-northwest 299°	282 h
Jun	05:35	21:18	15 h 43 min	northwest 306°	309 h
Jul	05:50	21:13	15 h 22 min	west-northwest 303°	370 h
Aug	06:26	20:34	14 h 8 min	west-northwest 291°	324 h
Sep	07:04	19:37	12 h 32 min	west 275°	255 h
Oct	07:43	18:39	10 h 57 min	west-southwest 258°	203 h
Nov	07:26	16:54	9 h 28 min	west-southwest 244°	119 h
Dec	08:01	16:41	8 h 41 min	west-southwest 236°	100 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: July with 370 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 100 – 2,699 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Helena/County-City, MT, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).

Golden Hour in Three Forks

Morning: 07:15–08:14 · Evening: 18:12–19:10

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Three Forks, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:15 to 08:14. 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 Three Forks

Morning: 07:04–07:15 · Evening: 19:10–19:22

The Blue Hour in Three Forks offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:04 to 07:15, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:10 to 19:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Three Forks

Three Forks is located at a latitude of 45.89° and a longitude of -111.55°. The city is in the America/Denver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Three Forks vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Three Forks

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Three Forks. 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 Three Forks, 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 Three Forks 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 Three Forks 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 Three Forks

On the same latitude as Three Forks

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Three Forks (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.

Explore More

Questions about the sun in Three Forks

When does the sun rise in Three Forks today?

Today the sun rises in Three Forks at 07:33 and sets at 18:52.

How long is the day in Three Forks today?

The day lasts 11h 19m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Three Forks today?

In the morning from 07:15–08:14, in the evening from 18:12–19:10.

When is the longest day in Three Forks?

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 Three Forks today?

It is dark from 19:22, fully dark from 20:31.