Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Jordan, Utah
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Jordan: sunrise 6:53 AM, sunset 8:02 PM.
In West Jordan, Utah, the sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 8:04 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 11m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above West Jordan at 1:28 PM.
Sitting at 40.61° latitude puts West Jordan 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 33 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in West Jordan move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in West Jordan this evening is roughly 7:28 PM–8:22 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:22 PM to 8:32 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Jordan is at 8:02 PM and sunrise at 6:53 AM — about 2m 34s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in West Jordan drift across the whole year.
It's summer in West Jordan right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in West Jordan ranges from as early as 5:00 PM (around December 1) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 15m.
Moon in West Jordan today
Sunset today: West Jordan vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jordan | 6:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 11m |
| Sandy | 6:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 11m |
| South Jordan | 6:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 11m |
| Taylorsville | 6:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 11m |
| Murray | 6:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 11m |
West Jordan sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 15m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:00 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:56 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:57 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in West Jordan (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 | 5:57 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 |
West Jordan sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 11m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 34s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:54 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 34s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:55 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:56 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 35s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:57 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 36s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:58 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:59 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:00 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 37s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:01 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 37s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:02 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 37s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:03 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 38s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:04 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 38s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:04 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 38s |
Twilight times in West Jordan today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:14 AM | 9:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:49 AM | 9:06 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:23 AM | 8:32 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:34 AM | 7:28 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:28 PM | 8:22 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in West Jordan 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 | 6:19 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 6:01 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 01m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 04m |
| 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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Jordan
What time is sunset in West Jordan today?
Sunset in West Jordan, 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 West Jordan today?
Sunrise in West Jordan is at 6:52 AM today, with 13h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Jordan tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Jordan tomorrow is at 6:53 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
What time is sunset in West Jordan tomorrow?
Sunset in West Jordan tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in West Jordan today?
West Jordan gets 13h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:52 AM and sunset at 8:04 PM.
When is golden hour in West Jordan?
The evening golden hour in West Jordan is about 7:28 PM to 8:22 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in West Jordan?
The evening blue hour in West Jordan runs from about 8:22 PM to 8:32 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Jordan?
After sunset at 8:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Jordan at around 8:32 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Jordan?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Jordan — is at 1:28 PM today.
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