Sunset & Sunrise Today in Layton, Utah
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Layton: sunrise 7:39 AM, sunset 6:46 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Layton is at 6:48 PM and sunrise was at 7:38 AM, giving Layton 11h 09m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Layton, is at 1:13 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 39 seconds. Through autumn, 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 6:11 PM to 7:05 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:05 PM to 7:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Layton is at 6:46 PM and sunrise at 7:39 AM — about 2m 38s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Layton drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Layton, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 09m |
| Roy | 7:39 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 09m |
| Ogden | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 09m |
| Bountiful | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 09m |
| Salt Lake City | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 10m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 09m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 38s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:40 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 38s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:42 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 37s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:43 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 37s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:44 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 36s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 35s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:46 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 35s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 34s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:48 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 34s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 32s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:51 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 32s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:52 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 31s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:53 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 30s |
Twilight times in Layton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:06 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:38 AM | 7:48 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:10 AM | 7:16 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:21 AM | 8:15 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:11 PM | 7:05 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 6:48 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 7:38 AM today, with 11h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Layton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Layton tomorrow is at 7:39 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:46 PM.
What time is sunset in Layton tomorrow?
Sunset in Layton tomorrow is at 6:46 PM.
How long is the day in Layton today?
Layton gets 11h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:38 AM and sunset at 6:48 PM.
When is golden hour in Layton?
The evening golden hour in Layton is about 6:11 PM to 7:05 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Layton?
The evening blue hour in Layton runs from about 7:05 PM to 7:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Layton?
After sunset at 6:48 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Layton at around 7:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Layton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Layton — is at 1:13 PM today.
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