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40.5247° N111.8638° W1,373 mBortle 8Denver

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Draper, UT

Salt Lake County, Utah · pop. 46,774

  • Sunrise 7:44 AM
  • Sunset 6:41 PM
  • Bortle 8

Draper is a city of about 46,774 people in Salt Lake County, Utah, at 1,373 m (4,505 ft). Today the sun rises at 7:44 AM and sets at 6:41 PM; the evening golden hour runs 6:04 PM – 6:58 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Draper

Live
Sunrise
7:44 AM
Sunset
6:41 PM
Golden hour AM
7:27 AM – 8:22 AM
Golden hour PM
6:04 PM – 6:58 PM
Blue hour AM
7:17 AM – 7:27 AM
Blue hour PM
6:58 PM – 7:09 PM
Full darkness
8:12 PM – 6:14 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 71%
Moonrise / set
3:58 PM / 1:47 AM
Day length
10h 57m
Sunrise azimuth
103°
Sunset azimuth
257°
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Times in America/Denver. Golden hour = sun −4° to +6°; blue hour = −6° to −4°.

Clouds at sunrise & sunset

NWS

Hourly sky cover from the National Weather Service. 20–60% cloud often gives the most colorful sunrises and sunsets.

Sunrise, sunset & golden hour by month

Month (15th)SunriseGolden hour endsGolden hour startsSunsetBlue hour endsDaylight
January7:50 AM8:31 AM4:43 PM5:25 PM5:55 PM9h 36m
February7:22 AM8:00 AM5:25 PM6:03 PM6:31 PM10h 41m
March7:40 AM8:16 AM6:58 PM7:35 PM8:02 PM11h 55m
April6:49 AM7:26 AM7:30 PM8:07 PM8:35 PM13h 17m
May6:12 AM6:51 AM7:59 PM8:38 PM9:09 PM14h 26m
June5:57 AM6:38 AM8:19 PM9:00 PM9:34 PM15h 03m
July6:10 AM6:50 AM8:18 PM8:58 PM9:30 PM14h 47m
August6:39 AM7:16 AM7:49 PM8:27 PM8:56 PM13h 48m
September7:09 AM7:45 AM7:02 PM7:38 PM8:06 PM12h 29m
October7:39 AM8:16 AM6:12 PM6:49 PM7:16 PM11h 10m
November7:15 AM7:55 AM4:31 PM5:11 PM5:40 PM9h 57m
December7:45 AM8:28 AM4:19 PM5:02 PM5:33 PM9h 18m

Local time in America/Denver, daylight saving time included.

Where the sun rises and sets in Draper

At Draper the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 58° (ENE) at the June solstice and 121° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 303° (WNW) in June to 239° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 73° in summer but only 26° in winter.

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Best photo spots near Draper

94 photo locations lie within 80 km of Draper. Each links to a full planning page with sunrise and sunset directions.

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoint37 km away · Salt Lake County · 1,283 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Kolob Basin Overlook43 km away · Utah County · 2,603 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Ward Canyon Overlook43 km away · Davis County · 1,927 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Centerville Canyon Overlook44 km away · Davis County · 2,332 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Bountiful Peak Overlook49 km away · Davis County · 2,711 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Steed Creek Overlook51 km away · Davis County · 2,536 m

Waterfalls

Doughnut FallsWaterfall
Doughnut Falls21 km away · Salt Lake County · 2,406 m
Battle Creek FallsWaterfall
Battle Creek Falls23 km away · Utah County
Waterfall
Lisa Falls13 km away · Salt Lake County · 1,990 m
Scout FallsWaterfall
Scout Falls22 km away · Utah County · 2,484 m
Bridal Veil FallsWaterfall
Bridal Veil Falls30 km away · Utah County · 1,798 m
Waterfall
Hidden Falls17 km away · Salt Lake County · 1,929 m

State Parks

Wasatch Mountain State ParkState Park
Wasatch Mountain State Park28 km away · Wasatch County
Deer Creek State ParkState Park
Deer Creek State Park33 km away · Utah County
Utah Lake State ParkState Park
Utah Lake State Park34 km away · Utah County
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State ParkState Park
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park34 km away · Summit County
Camp Floyd State Park MuseumState Park
Camp Floyd State Park Museum35 km away · Utah County
Great Salt Lake State ParkState Park
Great Salt Lake State Park37 km away · Tooele County

Lakes

Red Pine LakeLake
Red Pine Lake15 km away · Salt Lake County · 2,934 m
Emerald LakeLake
Emerald Lake24 km away · Utah County · 3,169 m

Botanical Gardens

Conservation Garden ParkBotanical Garden
Conservation Garden Park10 km away · Salt Lake County
Thanksgiving PointBotanical Garden
Thanksgiving Point11 km away · Salt Lake County
International Peace GardensBotanical Garden
International Peace Gardens25 km away · Salt Lake County
Red Butte Garden and ArboretumBotanical Garden
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum27 km away · Salt Lake County
Stein Eriksen Lodge Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
Stein Eriksen Lodge Botanical Garden33 km away · Summit County
Bertrand F. Harrison ArboretumBotanical Garden
Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum36 km away · Utah County

Covered Bridges

Legacy BridgeCovered Bridge
Legacy Bridge35 km away · Wasatch County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Draper is estimated at Bortle 8 (city sky). The nearest truly dark location in our database is Woodside, about 191 km (118 mi) away (Bortle 1). The Milky Way core is up during darkness from March to September, best in June. Northern lights need roughly Kp 7.5+ to appear low on the northern horizon here.

Darkest skies within 200 km

LocationTypeDistanceEst. Bortle
WoodsideGhost Town191 km (118 mi)1
Ibapah PeakMountain Peak191 km (119 mi)1
Bottleneck Peak and MoonMountain Peak191 km (119 mi)1
Lookout PointScenic Viewpoint195 km (121 mi)1
Chandler FallsWaterfall196 km (122 mi)1
Swaseys ArchNatural Arch199 km (123 mi)1
Johnson CanyonCanyon199 km (123 mi)1
Obscure ArchNatural Arch200 km (124 mi)1
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
February5:44 AM – 5:44 AM0.011°
March4:55 AM – 6:05 AM1.217°
April2:54 AM – 5:04 AM2.220°
May12:49 AM – 4:09 AM3.321°
June11:05 PM – 3:45 AM4.721°
July10:56 PM – 2:26 AM3.521°
August10:09 PM – 12:19 AM2.220°
September9:10 PM – 10:20 PM1.217°
October8:19 PM – 8:19 PM0.011°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 34% average cloud cover) and February as the cloudiest (64%). July is the warmest month and January the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.

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FAQ

What time is golden hour in Draper today?
Today the morning golden hour is 7:27 AM – 8:22 AM and the evening golden hour is 6:04 PM – 6:58 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in Draper in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:49 PM and blue hour ends around 7:16 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Draper?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 9:02 PM — and earliest in December, around 5:04 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Draper?
Good options nearby include Pfeifferhorn, Red Pine Lake, Mount Timpanogos. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Draper?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 8). Drive to Woodside (191 km (118 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Draper?
Occasionally. Aurora needs roughly Kp 7.5 or higher to show on the northern horizon at this geomagnetic latitude (47°). Cameras pick it up before your eyes do.