Sun Times in Salt Lake City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Salt Lake City?
Sunrise in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 is at 7:09 AM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Salt Lake City?
Sunset in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 is at 7:34 PM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Salt Lake City?
Morning golden hour in Salt Lake City ends at 7:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:58 PM.
How long is the day in Salt Lake City?
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in Salt Lake City there are 12 hours and 25 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Salt Lake City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Salt Lake City at 1:22 PM (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Salt Lake City?
In Salt Lake City, sunset is at 7:34 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:07 PM (America/Denver). Civil twilight ends at 8:01 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Salt Lake City?
Twilight in Salt Lake City lasts approximately 93 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Salt Lake City?
The earliest sunrise in Salt Lake City in 2026 is at 5:55 AM on June 10 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Salt Lake City?
The latest sunset in Salt Lake City in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on June 25 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Salt Lake City?
After sunset at 7:34 PM in Salt Lake City, civil twilight ends at 8:01 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:07 PM (America/Denver).
What these times mean
Solar times in Salt Lake City shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Salt Lake City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Salt Lake City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 35m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:34 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 19m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 28m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 05m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 48m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 55m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 16m |
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