Sunset & Sunrise Today in Henderson, Nevada
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Henderson: sunrise 5:54 AM, sunset 7:35 PM.
Henderson, Nevada sees the sun come up at 5:53 AM and go down at 7:36 PM on Sunday, August 9, 2026 — 13h 42m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Henderson falls at 12:45 PM.
Henderson lies at latitude 36.04°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 53 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Henderson keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Henderson runs from about 7:01 PM to 7:53 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:53 PM to 8:04 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Henderson is at 7:35 PM and sunrise at 5:54 AM — about 1m 54s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Henderson drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Henderson right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Henderson ranges from as early as 4:25 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:00 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 36m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 42m.
Moon in Henderson today
Sunset today: Henderson vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 5:53 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 42m |
| Paradise | 5:54 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 42m |
| Las Vegas | 5:54 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 42m |
| Sunrise Manor | 5:53 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 43m |
| North Las Vegas | 5:54 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 42m |
Henderson sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 36m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 42m
- Latest sunset 8:00 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:25 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:22 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:01 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Henderson (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:23 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 36m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 42m |
Henderson sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 9 | 5:53 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 42m | — |
| Mon Aug 10 | 5:54 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 40m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Aug 11 | 5:55 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 38m | −1m 55s |
| Wed Aug 12 | 5:56 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 36m | −1m 56s |
| Thu Aug 13 | 5:57 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 34m | −1m 57s |
| Fri Aug 14 | 5:57 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 32m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Aug 15 | 5:58 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 30m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Aug 16 | 5:59 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 28m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:00 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 26m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:01 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 24m | −2m 02s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:01 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 03s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:02 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 03s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:03 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 18m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:04 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 05s |
Twilight times in Henderson today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:17 AM | 9:12 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 8:37 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:25 AM | 8:04 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:36 AM | 6:28 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:01 PM | 7:53 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Henderson by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 45m |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 26m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 24m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 26m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 33m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 56m |
| September | 6:12 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 55m |
| October | 6:35 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:02 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 40m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 52m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Henderson
What time is sunset in Henderson today?
Sunset in Henderson, Nevada is at 7:36 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Henderson today?
Sunrise in Henderson is at 5:53 AM today, with 13h 42m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Henderson tomorrow?
Sunrise in Henderson tomorrow is at 5:54 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:35 PM.
What time is sunset in Henderson tomorrow?
Sunset in Henderson tomorrow is at 7:35 PM.
How long is the day in Henderson today?
Henderson gets 13h 42m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:53 AM and sunset at 7:36 PM.
When is golden hour in Henderson?
The evening golden hour in Henderson is about 7:01 PM to 7:53 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Henderson?
The evening blue hour in Henderson runs from about 7:53 PM to 8:04 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Henderson?
After sunset at 7:36 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Henderson at around 8:04 PM today.
When is solar noon in Henderson?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Henderson — is at 12:45 PM today.
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