Sunset & Sunrise Today in Sparks, Nevada
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Sparks: sunrise 5:45 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Sparks is at 8:25 PM and sunrise was at 5:44 AM, giving Sparks 14h 40m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Sparks at 1:04 PM.
Sitting at 39.53° latitude puts Sparks in the mid-latitudes — 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 18 seconds. This is summer in Sparks, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Sparks runs from about 7:46 PM to 8:44 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:44 PM to 8:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Sparks is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 5:45 AM — about 1m 21s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Sparks drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Sparks right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Sparks ranges from as early as 4:34 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 57m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 21m.
Moon in Sparks today
Sunset today: Sparks vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks | 5:44 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 40m |
| Reno | 5:44 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 40m |
| Folsom | 5:52 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 35m |
Sparks sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 57m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 21m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:31 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Sparks (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:10 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 21m |
Sparks sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 40m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:46 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 24s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:46 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 26s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:47 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 29s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 31s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:49 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 33s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:50 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 36s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:51 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 39s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:51 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 40s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:52 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 43s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 45s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:54 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 47s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:55 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 49s |
Twilight times in Sparks today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:48 AM | 10:20 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:33 AM | 9:36 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:12 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:24 AM | 6:23 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:46 PM | 8:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Sparks.
Sunrise & sunset in Sparks by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 26m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 6:31 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 54m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 34m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Sparks.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Sparks
What time is sunset in Sparks today?
Sunset in Sparks, Nevada is at 8:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Sparks today?
Sunrise in Sparks is at 5:44 AM today, with 14h 40m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Sparks tomorrow?
Sunrise in Sparks tomorrow is at 5:45 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Sparks tomorrow?
Sunset in Sparks tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Sparks today?
Sparks gets 14h 40m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:44 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Sparks?
The evening golden hour in Sparks is about 7:46 PM to 8:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Sparks?
The evening blue hour in Sparks runs from about 8:44 PM to 8:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Sparks?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Sparks at around 8:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Sparks?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Sparks — is at 1:04 PM today.
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