Sunrise and Sunset in Troy Today

In Troy, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 07:19 and sets at 17:13. The day length is 9h 55m. Solar noon is reached at 12:16.

Troy: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Troy at 12:16 – 16 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:54, the latest on October 31 at 08:05.

The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:59 and latest on June 26 at 21:14.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 16 min more daylight than the shortest.

Troy 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	07:59	17:24	9 h 25 min	west-southwest 242°	120 h
Feb	07:29	18:04	10 h 35 min	west-southwest 254°	138 h
Mar	07:44	19:39	11 h 55 min	west 268°	185 h
Apr	06:51	20:14	13 h 24 min	west-northwest 285°	217 h
May	06:10	20:48	14 h 38 min	west-northwest 297°	276 h
Jun	05:54	21:12	15 h 18 min	west-northwest 303°	302 h
Jul	06:08	21:08	15 h 0 min	west-northwest 301°	317 h
Aug	06:39	20:33	13 h 55 min	west-northwest 290°	284 h
Sep	07:12	19:42	12 h 30 min	west 274°	228 h
Oct	07:45	18:50	11 h 4 min	west 259°	176 h
Nov	07:24	17:09	9 h 46 min	west-southwest 245°	106 h
Dec	07:55	16:59	9 h 4 min	west-southwest 238°	88 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 317 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 88 – 2,437 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Detroit/Metropolitan Arpt MI, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).

Golden Hour in Troy

Morning: 07:00–08:00 · Evening: 16:31–17:32

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Troy, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:00 to 08:00. The evening golden hour extends from 16:31 to 17:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Troy

Morning: 06:49–07:00 · Evening: 17:32–17:43

The Blue Hour in Troy offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:49 to 07:00, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:32 to 17:43, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Troy

Troy is located at a latitude of 42.61° and a longitude of -83.15°. The city is in the America/Detroit timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Troy vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Troy

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Troy. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m 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 Troy, with up to 15h 19m 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 Troy 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 Troy brings the shortest days with only 9h 3m 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 Troy

On the same latitude as Troy

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Troy (42.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 55m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Troy

When does the sun rise in Troy today?

Today the sun rises in Troy at 07:19 and sets at 17:13.

How long is the day in Troy today?

The day lasts 9h 55m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Troy today?

In the morning from 07:00–08:00, in the evening from 16:31–17:32.

When is the longest day in Troy?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 19m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 3m.

When does it get dark in Troy today?

It is dark from 17:43, fully dark from 18:50.