Today in Las Vegas, USA, the sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 6:20 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 40m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Las Vegas is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Las Vegas
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Las Vegas runs from N/A to 7:14 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:46 PM and lasts until 6:20 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Las Vegas sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Las Vegas falls exactly at 12:30 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -20.74 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Las Vegas, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Las Vegas?
At Las Vegas's latitude of 36.1674263°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 260.27° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Las Vegas are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.1674263, -115.1484131. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Las Vegas (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Las Vegas versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:40 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 40m |
| 2025 | 6:40 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 39m |
| 2021 | 6:40 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 39m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Las Vegas today?
In Las Vegas, the sun rises at exactly 6:40 AM and sets at 6:20 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Las Vegas today?
Today, morning golden hour in Las Vegas runs from N/A to 7:14 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:46 PM and lasts until 6:17 PM.
Why does sunrise in Las Vegas shift every day?
At Las Vegas's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 260.27° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Las Vegas at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:30 PM when the sun reaches -20.74. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Las Vegas, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Las Vegas changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:40 AM.