Sunset & Sunrise Today in Layton, Utah
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Layton: sunrise 6:52 AM, sunset 8:03 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Layton is at 8:04 PM and sunrise was at 6:51 AM, giving Layton 13h 12m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Layton, is at 1:28 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 2 minutes shorter and 35 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 7:29 PM to 8:22 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:22 PM to 8:33 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Layton is at 8:03 PM and sunrise at 6:52 AM — about 2m 36s 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 | 6:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 12m |
| Ogden | 6:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 13m |
| Salt Lake City | 6:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 12m |
| West Valley City | 6:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 11m |
| Millcreek | 6:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 11m |
Layton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 07m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 12m
- Latest sunset 9:04 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:58 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:58 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 12m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 36s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:53 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 37s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:54 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 37s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:55 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 37s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:56 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 38s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:57 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 39s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:58 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 39s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:59 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:00 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 40s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:01 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 40s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:02 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 40s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:03 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 40s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:04 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 41s |
Twilight times in Layton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:13 AM | 9:43 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:49 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:22 AM | 8:33 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:33 AM | 7:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:29 PM | 8:22 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Layton
What time is sunset in Layton today?
Sunset in Layton, Utah is at 8:04 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 6:51 AM today, with 13h 12m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Layton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Layton tomorrow is at 6:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
What time is sunset in Layton tomorrow?
Sunset in Layton tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in Layton today?
Layton gets 13h 12m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:51 AM and sunset at 8:04 PM.
When is golden hour in Layton?
The evening golden hour in Layton is about 7:29 PM to 8:22 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Layton?
The evening blue hour in Layton runs from about 8:22 PM to 8:33 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Layton?
After sunset at 8:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Layton at around 8:33 PM today.
When is solar noon in Layton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Layton — is at 1:28 PM today.
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