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40.6688° N111.8247° W1,361 mBortle 8Denver

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Holladay, UT

Salt Lake County, Utah · pop. 30,864

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

Holladay is a city of about 30,864 people in Salt Lake County, Utah, at 1,361 m (4,465 ft). Today the sun rises at 7:44 AM and sets at 6:41 PM; the evening golden hour runs 6:03 PM – 6:58 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Holladay

Live
Sunrise
7:44 AM
Sunset
6:41 PM
Golden hour AM
7:27 AM – 8:22 AM
Golden hour PM
6:03 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 / 1:46 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 AM4:43 PM5:25 PM5:55 PM9h 35m
February7:22 AM8:00 AM5:24 PM6:03 PM6:31 PM10h 40m
March7:40 AM8:16 AM6:58 PM7:34 PM8:02 PM11h 55m
April6:49 AM7:26 AM7:30 PM8:07 PM8:35 PM13h 17m
May6:11 AM6:50 AM7:59 PM8:38 PM9:09 PM14h 27m
June5:57 AM6:38 AM8:20 PM9:01 PM9:34 PM15h 04m
July6:10 AM6:50 AM8:18 PM8:58 PM9:30 PM14h 48m
August6:39 AM7:16 AM7:49 PM8:27 PM8:56 PM13h 48m
September7:09 AM7:45 AM7:02 PM7:38 PM8:05 PM12h 29m
October7:39 AM8:16 AM6:11 PM6:48 PM7:16 PM11h 09m
November7:15 AM7:55 AM4:30 PM5:11 PM5:40 PM9h 56m
December7:45 AM8:29 AM4:18 PM5:02 PM5:33 PM9h 17m

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

Where the sun rises and sets in Holladay

At Holladay 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 Holladay

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Ward Canyon Overlook27 km away · Davis County · 1,927 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Centerville Canyon Overlook28 km away · Davis County · 2,332 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoint33 km away · Salt Lake County · 1,283 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Bountiful Peak Overlook33 km away · Davis County · 2,711 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Steed Creek Overlook35 km away · Davis County · 2,536 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Francis Peak Overlook40 km away · Morgan County · 2,833 m

Waterfalls

Doughnut FallsWaterfall
Doughnut Falls15 km away · Salt Lake County · 2,406 m
Waterfall
Hidden Falls9.3 km away · Salt Lake County · 1,929 m
Waterfall
Lisa Falls13 km away · Salt Lake County · 1,990 m
Battle Creek FallsWaterfall
Battle Creek Falls35 km away · Utah County
Scout FallsWaterfall
Scout Falls32 km away · Utah County · 2,484 m
Bridal Veil FallsWaterfall
Bridal Veil Falls41 km away · Utah County · 1,798 m

State Parks

Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State ParkState Park
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park27 km away · Summit County
Wasatch Mountain State ParkState Park
Wasatch Mountain State Park31 km away · Wasatch County
East Canyon State ParkState Park
East Canyon State Park33 km away · Morgan County
Great Salt Lake State ParkState Park
Great Salt Lake State Park33 km away · Tooele County
Deer Creek State ParkState Park
Deer Creek State Park39 km away · Utah County
Antelope Island State ParkState Park
Antelope Island State Park45 km away · Davis County

Lakes

Red Pine LakeLake
Red Pine Lake18 km away · Salt Lake County · 2,934 m
Emerald LakeLake
Emerald Lake34 km away · Utah County · 3,169 m
Mirror LakeLake
Mirror Lake79 km away · Duchesne County · 3,073 m

Botanical Gardens

Red Butte Garden and ArboretumBotanical Garden
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum11 km away · Salt Lake County
Conservation Garden ParkBotanical Garden
Conservation Garden Park11 km away · Salt Lake County
International Peace GardensBotanical Garden
International Peace Gardens12 km away · Salt Lake County
Thanksgiving PointBotanical Garden
Thanksgiving Point27 km away · Salt Lake County
Stein Eriksen Lodge Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
Stein Eriksen Lodge Botanical Garden29 km away · Summit County
Utah Botanical CenterBotanical Garden
Utah Botanical Center40 km away · Davis County

Covered Bridges

Legacy BridgeCovered Bridge
Legacy Bridge36 km away · Wasatch County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Holladay is estimated at Bortle 8 (city sky). The nearest truly dark location in our database is High Uintas Wilderness, about 112 km (70 mi) away (Bortle 2). 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
High Uintas WildernessWilderness Area112 km (70 mi)2
ColtonGhost Town114 km (71 mi)2
PiedmontGhost Town118 km (73 mi)2
Piedmont Charcoal Kilns State Historic SiteState Park118 km (74 mi)2
Winter QuartersGhost Town118 km (74 mi)2
King's PeakMountain Peak123 km (76 mi)2
Sanpete Valley OverlookScenic Viewpoint125 km (78 mi)2
Gilbert PeakMountain Peak126 km (78 mi)2
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
February5:44 AM – 5:44 AM0.011°
March4:55 AM – 6:05 AM1.217°
April2:55 AM – 5:05 AM2.220°
May12:51 AM – 4:11 AM3.320°
June11:07 PM – 3:47 AM4.720°
July10:58 PM – 2:18 AM3.320°
August10:10 PM – 12:20 AM2.220°
September9:11 PM – 10:21 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 Holladay today?
Today the morning golden hour is 7:27 AM – 8:22 AM and the evening golden hour is 6:03 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 Holladay in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:48 PM and blue hour ends around 7:16 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Holladay?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 9:03 PM — and earliest in December, around 5:04 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Holladay?
Good options nearby include Red Pine Lake, Pfeifferhorn, Ward Canyon Overlook. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Holladay?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 8). Drive to High Uintas Wilderness (112 km (70 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Holladay?
Occasionally. Aurora needs roughly Kp 7.5 or higher to show on the northern horizon at this geomagnetic latitude (48°). Cameras pick it up before your eyes do.