Sunset & Sunrise Today in Reno, Nevada
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Reno: sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Reno is at 6:21 PM and sunrise was at 7:08 AM, giving Reno 11h 12m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Reno falls at 12:45 PM.
Because Reno is at 39.53° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 31 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Reno keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Reno runs from about 5:45 PM to 6:38 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:38 PM to 6:48 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Reno is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 7:09 AM — about 2m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Reno drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Reno, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Reno ranges from as early as 4:34 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 57m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 22m.
Moon in Reno today
Sunset today: Reno vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Sparks | 7:08 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 12m |
| Carson City | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 13m |
| El Dorado Hills | 7:12 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 13m |
| Lincoln | 7:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 13m |
Reno sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 57m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 22m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:31 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Reno (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 57m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 22m |
Reno sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:09 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 29s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 30s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 29s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:12 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:13 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 27s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:14 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:15 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 26s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:17 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 26s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:18 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 25s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:19 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 24s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:20 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:21 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:22 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 22s |
Twilight times in Reno today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:38 AM | 7:50 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:10 AM | 7:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:51 AM | 7:44 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:45 PM | 6:38 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Reno by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 26m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 54m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 34m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Reno
What time is sunset in Reno today?
Sunset in Reno, Nevada is at 6:21 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Reno today?
Sunrise in Reno is at 7:08 AM today, with 11h 12m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Reno tomorrow?
Sunrise in Reno tomorrow is at 7:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Reno tomorrow?
Sunset in Reno tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Reno today?
Reno gets 11h 12m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Reno?
The evening golden hour in Reno is about 5:45 PM to 6:38 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Reno?
The evening blue hour in Reno runs from about 6:38 PM to 6:48 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Reno?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Reno at around 6:48 PM today.
When is solar noon in Reno?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Reno — is at 12:45 PM today.
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