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Sunrise and sunset in Salt Lake City, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:36 AM–8:13 AM and 6:16 PM–6:53 PM
Times are local time in Salt Lake City. Current time in Salt Lake City →
Sunrise and sunset in Salt Lake City through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 9m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 26m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 55m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 29m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:46 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 16m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:52 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 18m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:50 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 34m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 6m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 39m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:41 AM | 7:34 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 40m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 17m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 57m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 27m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 54m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 5m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 3m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 49m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 20m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 49m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 7m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 30m |
Calculated for 40.76°N, 111.89°W, including daylight saving time where Salt Lake City uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Salt Lake City this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 6m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 15m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:56 AM on June 14
- Latest sunset: 9:04 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Salt Lake City today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 6:53 PM in Salt Lake City, giving 11 hours 17 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Salt Lake City?
The longest day in Salt Lake City in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Salt Lake City?
The shortest day in Salt Lake City in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Salt Lake City?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:56 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset is 9:04 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Salt Lake City?
Today, golden hour in Salt Lake City is from sunrise (7:36 AM) to 8:13 AM in the morning, and from 6:16 PM to sunset (6:53 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.