Detroit Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Detroit, Michigan throughout April 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During April, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in April, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Detroit depend on April's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in April brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Detroit, Michigan. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during April 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.

April is a seasonal transition month for Detroit 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.

April daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 46m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 32m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 19m longer by month end.

Key April Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: April 1 at 7:17 AM
  • Latest sunrise: April 30 at 6:31 AM
  • Earliest sunset: April 1 at 7:57 PM
  • Latest sunset: April 30 at 8:29 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 19m from start to end of month

April averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:53 AM
  • Average sunset: 8:13 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 20m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for April 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Apr 17:17 AM7:57 PM12h 40m7:17 AM - 7:54 AM7:20 PM - 7:57 PM
Apr 27:15 AM7:58 PM12h 42m7:15 AM - 7:53 AM7:21 PM - 7:58 PM
Apr 37:14 AM7:59 PM12h 45m7:14 AM - 7:51 AM7:22 PM - 7:59 PM
Apr 47:12 AM8:00 PM12h 48m7:12 AM - 7:49 AM7:23 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr 57:10 AM8:01 PM12h 51m7:10 AM - 7:47 AM7:24 PM - 8:01 PM
Apr 67:09 AM8:02 PM12h 54m7:09 AM - 7:46 AM7:25 PM - 8:02 PM
Apr 77:07 AM8:04 PM12h 57m7:07 AM - 7:44 AM7:26 PM - 8:04 PM
Apr 87:05 AM8:05 PM12h 59m7:05 AM - 7:42 AM7:27 PM - 8:05 PM
Apr 97:03 AM8:06 PM13h 2m7:03 AM - 7:41 AM7:28 PM - 8:06 PM
Apr 107:02 AM8:07 PM13h 5m7:02 AM - 7:39 AM7:30 PM - 8:07 PM
Apr 117:00 AM8:08 PM13h 8m7:00 AM - 7:38 AM7:31 PM - 8:08 PM
Apr 126:58 AM8:09 PM13h 11m6:58 AM - 7:36 AM7:32 PM - 8:09 PM
Apr 136:57 AM8:10 PM13h 13m6:57 AM - 7:34 AM7:33 PM - 8:10 PM
Apr 146:55 AM8:11 PM13h 16m6:55 AM - 7:33 AM7:34 PM - 8:11 PM
Apr 156:54 AM8:13 PM13h 19m6:54 AM - 7:31 AM7:35 PM - 8:13 PM
Apr 166:52 AM8:14 PM13h 22m6:52 AM - 7:30 AM7:36 PM - 8:14 PM
Apr 176:50 AM8:15 PM13h 24m6:50 AM - 7:28 AM7:37 PM - 8:15 PM
Apr 186:49 AM8:16 PM13h 27m6:49 AM - 7:27 AM7:38 PM - 8:16 PM
Apr 196:47 AM8:17 PM13h 30m6:47 AM - 7:25 AM7:39 PM - 8:17 PM
Apr 206:46 AM8:18 PM13h 32m6:46 AM - 7:24 AM7:40 PM - 8:18 PM
Apr 216:44 AM8:19 PM13h 35m6:44 AM - 7:22 AM7:41 PM - 8:19 PM
Apr 226:43 AM8:20 PM13h 38m6:43 AM - 7:21 AM7:42 PM - 8:20 PM
Apr 236:41 AM8:22 PM13h 40m6:41 AM - 7:19 AM7:43 PM - 8:22 PM
Apr 246:40 AM8:23 PM13h 43m6:40 AM - 7:18 AM7:44 PM - 8:23 PM
Apr 256:38 AM8:24 PM13h 46m6:38 AM - 7:16 AM7:45 PM - 8:24 PM
Apr 266:37 AM8:25 PM13h 48m6:37 AM - 7:15 AM7:47 PM - 8:25 PM
Apr 276:35 AM8:26 PM13h 51m6:35 AM - 7:14 AM7:48 PM - 8:26 PM
Apr 286:34 AM8:27 PM13h 53m6:34 AM - 7:12 AM7:49 PM - 8:27 PM
Apr 296:32 AM8:28 PM13h 56m6:32 AM - 7:11 AM7:50 PM - 8:28 PM
Apr 306:31 AM8:29 PM13h 59m6:31 AM - 7:10 AM7:51 PM - 8:29 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Detroit in April

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through April as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Detroit, Michigan, 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 April.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Detroit, Michigan in April?

Today, the sun rises in Detroit, Michigan at 7:18 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Detroit, Michigan in April?

Today, the sun sets in Detroit, Michigan at 6:15 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Detroit, Michigan in April?

Today's daylight in Detroit, Michigan lasts about 10h 57m. As we move through April, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Detroit, Michigan?

Golden hour in Detroit, Michigan 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.