Sunset & Sunrise Today in Layton, Utah
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Layton: sunrise 6:09 AM, sunset 8:57 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Layton is at 8:58 PM and sunrise was at 6:08 AM, giving Layton 14h 49m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Layton, is at 1:33 PM.
Sitting at 41.06° latitude puts Layton 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 23 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Layton keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Layton runs from about 8:19 PM to 9:18 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:18 PM to 9:31 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Layton is at 8:57 PM and sunrise at 6:09 AM — about 1m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Layton drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Layton right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Layton ranges from as early as 4:58 PM (around December 7) to as late as 9:04 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 07m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 12m.
Moon in Layton today
Sunset today: Layton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layton | 6:08 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 49m |
| Ogden | 6:08 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 50m |
| Salt Lake City | 6:09 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 47m |
| West Valley City | 6:10 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 47m |
| West Jordan | 6:10 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 46m |
Layton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 07m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 12m
- Latest sunset 9:04 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:58 PM (around December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:58 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Layton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 07m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 12m |
Layton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:08 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 49m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:09 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 26s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:10 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 29s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:11 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 31s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:12 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 34s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:13 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 37s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:13 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 40s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:14 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 41s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:15 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 45s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:16 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 46s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:17 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 49s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:18 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 52s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:19 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:20 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 56s |
Twilight times in Layton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:07 AM | 10:59 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:54 AM | 10:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:35 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:48 AM | 6:48 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:19 PM | 9:18 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Layton.
Sunrise & sunset in Layton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 16m |
| February | 7:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 06m |
| March | 7:02 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 55m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 04m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 19m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 25m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Layton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Layton
What time is sunset in Layton today?
Sunset in Layton, Utah is at 8:58 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Layton today?
Sunrise in Layton is at 6:08 AM today, with 14h 49m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Layton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Layton tomorrow is at 6:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:57 PM.
What time is sunset in Layton tomorrow?
Sunset in Layton tomorrow is at 8:57 PM.
How long is the day in Layton today?
Layton gets 14h 49m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:08 AM and sunset at 8:58 PM.
When is golden hour in Layton?
The evening golden hour in Layton is about 8:19 PM to 9:18 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Layton?
The evening blue hour in Layton runs from about 9:18 PM to 9:31 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Layton?
After sunset at 8:58 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Layton at around 9:31 PM today.
When is solar noon in Layton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Layton — is at 1:33 PM today.
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Sunset card for Layton
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