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40.5141° N112.0330° W1,507 mBortle 7Denver

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Herriman, UT

Salt Lake County, Utah · pop. 30,835

  • Sunrise 7:45 AM
  • Sunset 6:42 PM
  • Bortle 7

Herriman is a city of about 30,835 people in Salt Lake County, Utah, at 1,507 m (4,944 ft). Today the sun rises at 7:45 AM and sets at 6:42 PM; the evening golden hour runs 6:05 PM – 6:59 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Herriman

Live
Sunrise
7:45 AM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Golden hour AM
7:28 AM – 8:23 AM
Golden hour PM
6:05 PM – 6:59 PM
Blue hour AM
7:17 AM – 7:28 AM
Blue hour PM
6:59 PM – 7:10 PM
Full darkness
8:13 PM – 6:15 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 71%
Moonrise / set
3:59 PM / 1:48 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 AM8:32 AM4:44 PM5:26 PM5:56 PM9h 36m
February7:23 AM8:01 AM5:26 PM6:04 PM6:32 PM10h 41m
March7:41 AM8:17 AM6:59 PM7:35 PM8:02 PM11h 55m
April6:50 AM7:27 AM7:31 PM8:07 PM8:36 PM13h 17m
May6:12 AM6:51 AM7:59 PM8:38 PM9:09 PM14h 26m
June5:58 AM6:39 AM8:20 PM9:01 PM9:34 PM15h 03m
July6:11 AM6:51 AM8:18 PM8:58 PM9:31 PM14h 47m
August6:40 AM7:17 AM7:50 PM8:27 PM8:57 PM13h 48m
September7:10 AM7:46 AM7:03 PM7:39 PM8:06 PM12h 29m
October7:40 AM8:17 AM6:12 PM6:49 PM7:17 PM11h 10m
November7:15 AM7:56 AM4:31 PM5:12 PM5:41 PM9h 57m
December7:45 AM8:29 AM4:20 PM5:03 PM5:34 PM9h 18m

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

Where the sun rises and sets in Herriman

At Herriman 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 Herriman

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoint28 km away · Salt Lake County · 1,283 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Ward Canyon Overlook47 km away · Davis County · 1,927 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Centerville Canyon Overlook49 km away · Davis County · 2,332 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Kolob Basin Overlook52 km away · Utah County · 2,603 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Bountiful Peak Overlook53 km away · Davis County · 2,711 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Steed Creek Overlook55 km away · Davis County · 2,536 m

Waterfalls

Doughnut FallsWaterfall
Doughnut Falls34 km away · Salt Lake County · 2,406 m
Battle Creek FallsWaterfall
Battle Creek Falls33 km away · Utah County
Bridal Veil FallsWaterfall
Bridal Veil Falls41 km away · Utah County · 1,798 m
Scout FallsWaterfall
Scout Falls35 km away · Utah County · 2,484 m
Waterfall
Lisa Falls27 km away · Salt Lake County · 1,990 m
Waterfall
Hidden Falls29 km away · Salt Lake County · 1,929 m

State Parks

Great Salt Lake State ParkState Park
Great Salt Lake State Park29 km away · Tooele County
Camp Floyd State Park MuseumState Park
Camp Floyd State Park Museum29 km away · Utah County
Utah Lake State ParkState Park
Utah Lake State Park40 km away · Utah County
Wasatch Mountain State ParkState Park
Wasatch Mountain State Park42 km away · Wasatch County
Deer Creek State ParkState Park
Deer Creek State Park46 km away · Utah County
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State ParkState Park
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park48 km away · Summit County

Lakes

Red Pine LakeLake
Red Pine Lake29 km away · Salt Lake County · 2,934 m
Emerald LakeLake
Emerald Lake36 km away · Utah County · 3,169 m

Botanical Gardens

Conservation Garden ParkBotanical Garden
Conservation Garden Park13 km away · Salt Lake County
Thanksgiving PointBotanical Garden
Thanksgiving Point14 km away · Salt Lake County
International Peace GardensBotanical Garden
International Peace Gardens28 km away · Salt Lake County
Red Butte Garden and ArboretumBotanical Garden
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum33 km away · Salt Lake County
Bertrand F. Harrison ArboretumBotanical Garden
Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum44 km away · Utah County
Stein Eriksen Lodge Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
Stein Eriksen Lodge Botanical Garden47 km away · Summit County

Covered Bridges

Legacy BridgeCovered Bridge
Legacy Bridge49 km away · Wasatch County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Herriman is estimated at Bortle 7 (suburban / urban transition). The nearest truly dark location in our database is Ibapah Peak, about 178 km (110 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
Ibapah PeakMountain Peak178 km (110 mi)1
Johnson CanyonCanyon185 km (115 mi)1
Notch PeakMountain Peak193 km (120 mi)1
Pleasant ValleyGhost Town196 km (122 mi)1
Bottleneck Peak and MoonMountain Peak198 km (123 mi)1
ReganGhost Town199 km (124 mi)1
Lookout PointScenic Viewpoint200 km (124 mi)1
WoodsideGhost Town200 km (124 mi)1
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
February5:45 AM – 5:45 AM0.011°
March4:56 AM – 6:06 AM1.217°
April2:55 AM – 5:05 AM2.220°
May12:50 AM – 4:10 AM3.321°
June11:06 PM – 3:46 AM4.721°
July10:57 PM – 2:27 AM3.521°
August10:10 PM – 12:20 AM2.220°
September9:11 PM – 10:21 PM1.217°
October8:20 PM – 8:20 PM0.011°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 33% average cloud cover) and December 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 Herriman today?
Today the morning golden hour is 7:28 AM – 8:23 AM and the evening golden hour is 6:05 PM – 6:59 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in Herriman in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:49 PM and blue hour ends around 7:17 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Herriman?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 9:03 PM — and earliest in December, around 5:05 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Herriman?
Good options nearby include Pfeifferhorn, Viewpoint, Black Rock Site. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Herriman?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 7). Drive to Ibapah Peak (178 km (110 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Herriman?
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.