Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Jordan, Utah
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Jordan: sunrise 7:39 AM, sunset 6:47 PM.
In West Jordan, Utah, the sun rises at 7:38 AM and sets at 6:48 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 10m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above West Jordan at 1:13 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 36 seconds. As autumn 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 6:12 PM–7:06 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:06 PM to 7:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Jordan is at 6:47 PM and sunrise at 7:39 AM — about 2m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in West Jordan drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in West Jordan, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 10m |
| Sandy | 7:37 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 10m |
| South Jordan Heights | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 10m |
| South Jordan | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 10m |
| Taylorsville | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 10m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 10m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 36s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:40 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 35s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:41 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 35s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:42 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 34s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:43 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 34s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:44 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 33s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:45 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 32s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:46 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 32s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:48 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 31s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:49 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 30s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:50 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 29s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:51 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 28s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:52 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 28s |
Twilight times in West Jordan 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 | 7:20 AM | 8:14 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:12 PM | 7:06 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 6:48 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 7:38 AM today, with 11h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Jordan tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Jordan tomorrow is at 7:39 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:47 PM.
What time is sunset in West Jordan tomorrow?
Sunset in West Jordan tomorrow is at 6:47 PM.
How long is the day in West Jordan today?
West Jordan gets 11h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:38 AM and sunset at 6:48 PM.
When is golden hour in West Jordan?
The evening golden hour in West Jordan is about 6:12 PM to 7:06 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 7:06 PM to 7:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Jordan?
After sunset at 6:48 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Jordan at around 7:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Jordan?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Jordan — is at 1:13 PM today.
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