Billings Sunrise & Sunset in May 2026

MST45.7833°N, 108.5007°W

Northern Hemisphere • higher-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Billings, Montana throughout May 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of May in Billings reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During May, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Billings benefit from accurate May sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding May's sun time patterns in Billings, Montana enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. The daily variations in sun times during May may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

May is a seasonal transition month for Billings in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

May daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 34m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 35m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 8m longer by month end.

Key May Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: May 1 at 6:04 AM
  • Latest sunrise: May 31 at 5:30 AM
  • Earliest sunset: May 1 at 8:20 PM
  • Latest sunset: May 31 at 8:55 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 8m from start to end of month

May averages

  • Average sunrise: 5:45 AM
  • Average sunset: 8:38 PM
  • Average day length: 14h 54m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for May 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
May 16:04 AM8:20 PM14h 17m6:04 AM - 6:45 AM7:39 PM - 8:20 PM
May 26:02 AM8:21 PM14h 19m6:02 AM - 6:44 AM7:40 PM - 8:21 PM
May 36:01 AM8:23 PM14h 22m6:01 AM - 6:42 AM7:41 PM - 8:23 PM
May 45:59 AM8:24 PM14h 25m5:59 AM - 6:41 AM7:42 PM - 8:24 PM
May 55:58 AM8:25 PM14h 28m5:58 AM - 6:40 AM7:43 PM - 8:25 PM
May 65:56 AM8:27 PM14h 30m5:56 AM - 6:38 AM7:45 PM - 8:27 PM
May 75:55 AM8:28 PM14h 33m5:55 AM - 6:37 AM7:46 PM - 8:28 PM
May 85:53 AM8:29 PM14h 36m5:53 AM - 6:36 AM7:47 PM - 8:29 PM
May 95:52 AM8:30 PM14h 38m5:52 AM - 6:34 AM7:48 PM - 8:30 PM
May 105:51 AM8:32 PM14h 41m5:51 AM - 6:33 AM7:49 PM - 8:32 PM
May 115:50 AM8:33 PM14h 43m5:50 AM - 6:32 AM7:50 PM - 8:33 PM
May 125:48 AM8:34 PM14h 46m5:48 AM - 6:31 AM7:51 PM - 8:34 PM
May 135:47 AM8:35 PM14h 48m5:47 AM - 6:30 AM7:53 PM - 8:35 PM
May 145:46 AM8:37 PM14h 51m5:46 AM - 6:29 AM7:54 PM - 8:37 PM
May 155:45 AM8:38 PM14h 53m5:45 AM - 6:28 AM7:55 PM - 8:38 PM
May 165:43 AM8:39 PM14h 56m5:43 AM - 6:27 AM7:56 PM - 8:39 PM
May 175:42 AM8:40 PM14h 58m5:42 AM - 6:26 AM7:57 PM - 8:40 PM
May 185:41 AM8:41 PM15h 0m5:41 AM - 6:25 AM7:58 PM - 8:41 PM
May 195:40 AM8:43 PM15h 3m5:40 AM - 6:24 AM7:59 PM - 8:43 PM
May 205:39 AM8:44 PM15h 5m5:39 AM - 6:23 AM8:00 PM - 8:44 PM
May 215:38 AM8:45 PM15h 7m5:38 AM - 6:22 AM8:01 PM - 8:45 PM
May 225:37 AM8:46 PM15h 9m5:37 AM - 6:21 AM8:02 PM - 8:46 PM
May 235:36 AM8:47 PM15h 11m5:36 AM - 6:20 AM8:03 PM - 8:47 PM
May 245:35 AM8:48 PM15h 13m5:35 AM - 6:19 AM8:04 PM - 8:48 PM
May 255:34 AM8:49 PM15h 15m5:34 AM - 6:19 AM8:05 PM - 8:49 PM
May 265:33 AM8:50 PM15h 17m5:33 AM - 6:18 AM8:06 PM - 8:50 PM
May 275:33 AM8:51 PM15h 19m5:33 AM - 6:17 AM8:07 PM - 8:51 PM
May 285:32 AM8:52 PM15h 20m5:32 AM - 6:17 AM8:08 PM - 8:52 PM
May 295:31 AM8:53 PM15h 22m5:31 AM - 6:16 AM8:09 PM - 8:53 PM
May 305:30 AM8:54 PM15h 24m5:30 AM - 6:15 AM8:09 PM - 8:54 PM
May 315:30 AM8:55 PM15h 25m5:30 AM - 6:15 AM8:10 PM - 8:55 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Billings in May

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through May as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Billings, Montana, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in May.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Billings, Montana in May?

Today, the sun rises in Billings, Montana at 7:04 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout May, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Billings, Montana in May?

Today, the sun sets in Billings, Montana at 5:52 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout May, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Billings, Montana in May?

Today's daylight in Billings, Montana lasts about 10h 48m. As we move through May, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Billings, Montana?

Golden hour in Billings, Montana refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

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How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.