Bay City, South Bay Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, July 25 at Bay City, South Bay, Washington. There are 15h 10m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:47 AM to sunset at 8:57 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Bay City, South Bay.
Daylight by month in Bay City, South Bay
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:57 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 57m | |
| Feb | 7:21 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 20m | |
| Mar | 7:29 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 52m | |
| Apr | 6:29 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 36m | |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 03m | |
| JunLongest | 5:21 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 51m | |
| Jul | 5:37 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 30m | |
| Aug | 6:14 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 13m | |
| Sep | 6:54 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 35m | |
| Oct | 7:34 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 55m | |
| Nov | 7:19 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 23m | |
| DecShortest | 7:55 AM | 4:28 PM | 8h 33m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 53m), shortest around December 21 (8h 32m). That is a swing of 7h 21m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Bay City, South Bay
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Bay City, South Bay’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Bay City, South Bay runs from about 8h 32m at the shortest day to 15h 53m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Bay City, South Bay tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bay City, South Bay today?+
On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 5:47 AM and sets at 8:57 PM at Bay City, South Bay, Washington. First light (dawn) is around 5:11 AM and last light (dusk) is around 9:34 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Bay City, South Bay get today?+
Saturday, July 25 has 15h 10m of daylight at Bay City, South Bay. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Bay City, South Bay?+
The longest day at Bay City, South Bay is around June 21 with 15h 53m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 32m. That is a swing of 7h 21m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 1:22 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Bay City, South Bay's exact coordinates (46.862°, -124.060°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
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