Sunset & Sunrise Today in Orem, Utah
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Orem: sunrise 6:52 AM, sunset 8:01 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Orem at 8:02 PM, having risen at 6:51 AM. That works out to 13h 10m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Orem at 1:27 PM.
Because Orem is at 40.30° (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 32 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Orem move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Orem's golden hour, about 7:27 PM to 8:20 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:20 PM to 8:31 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Orem is at 8:01 PM and sunrise at 6:52 AM — about 2m 31s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Orem drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Orem, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Orem ranges from as early as 5:00 PM (around December 1) to as late as 9:00 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 02m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 17m.
Moon in Orem today
Sunset today: Orem vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orem | 6:51 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 10m |
| Provo | 6:51 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 10m |
| Lehi | 6:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 11m |
| Draper | 6:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 11m |
| Sandy Hills | 6:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 11m |
Orem sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 02m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 17m
- Latest sunset 9:00 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:00 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:56 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:55 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Orem (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 02m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:46 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 17m |
Orem sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:51 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 10m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:52 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 31s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:53 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 33s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:54 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 33s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:55 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 33s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:56 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 34s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:57 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 34s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:58 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 34s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:59 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:00 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 36s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:01 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 35s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:02 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 36s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:03 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 37s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:04 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 36s |
Twilight times in Orem today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:14 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:49 AM | 9:04 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:23 AM | 8:31 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:33 AM | 7:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:27 PM | 8:20 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Orem by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 21m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 09m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 7:10 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 51m |
| July | 6:01 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 59m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 15m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 26m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 30m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Orem
What time is sunset in Orem today?
Sunset in Orem, Utah is at 8:02 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Orem today?
Sunrise in Orem is at 6:51 AM today, with 13h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Orem tomorrow?
Sunrise in Orem tomorrow is at 6:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:01 PM.
What time is sunset in Orem tomorrow?
Sunset in Orem tomorrow is at 8:01 PM.
How long is the day in Orem today?
Orem gets 13h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:51 AM and sunset at 8:02 PM.
When is golden hour in Orem?
The evening golden hour in Orem is about 7:27 PM to 8:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Orem?
The evening blue hour in Orem runs from about 8:20 PM to 8:31 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Orem?
After sunset at 8:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Orem at around 8:31 PM today.
When is solar noon in Orem?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Orem — is at 1:27 PM today.
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