Sunset & Sunrise Today in Sandy, Utah
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Sandy: sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 8:56 PM.
Sandy, Utah sees the sun come up at 6:10 AM and go down at 8:56 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 46m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Sandy falls at 1:33 PM.
Because Sandy is at 40.59° (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 21 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Sandy keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Sandy runs from about 8:17 PM to 9:16 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:16 PM to 9:29 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Sandy is at 8:56 PM and sunrise at 6:10 AM — about 1m 24s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Sandy drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Sandy, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Sandy ranges from as early as 5:00 PM (around December 1) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 15m.
Moon in Sandy today
Sunset today: Sandy vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | 6:10 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 46m |
| Sandy Hills | 6:09 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 46m |
| South Jordan | 6:10 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 46m |
| West Jordan | 6:10 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 46m |
| West Valley City | 6:10 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 47m |
Sandy sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 15m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:00 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:56 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:56 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Sandy (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 04m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 15m |
Sandy sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:10 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 46m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:10 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 24s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:11 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 27s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:12 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:13 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 33s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:14 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:14 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 37s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:15 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:16 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 43s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:17 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 45s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:18 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:19 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:20 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:21 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Sandy today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:10 AM | 10:55 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:56 AM | 10:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:37 AM | 9:29 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:49 AM | 6:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:17 PM | 9:16 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Sandy.
Sunrise & sunset in Sandy by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 08m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 52m |
| July | 6:00 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 01m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 28m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Sandy.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Sandy
What time is sunset in Sandy today?
Sunset in Sandy, Utah is at 8:56 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Sandy today?
Sunrise in Sandy is at 6:10 AM today, with 14h 46m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Sandy tomorrow?
Sunrise in Sandy tomorrow is at 6:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:56 PM.
What time is sunset in Sandy tomorrow?
Sunset in Sandy tomorrow is at 8:56 PM.
How long is the day in Sandy today?
Sandy gets 14h 46m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:10 AM and sunset at 8:56 PM.
When is golden hour in Sandy?
The evening golden hour in Sandy is about 8:17 PM to 9:16 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Sandy?
The evening blue hour in Sandy runs from about 9:16 PM to 9:29 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Sandy?
After sunset at 8:56 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Sandy at around 9:29 PM today.
When is solar noon in Sandy?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Sandy — is at 1:33 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Sandy
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- West Valley CityUT
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- LaytonUT
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Sunset card for Sandy
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