Sunrise and Sunset in Pahrump Today
In Pahrump, United States, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 06:44 and sets at 18:18. The day length is 11h 34m. Solar noon is reached at 12:31.
Pahrump: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Pahrump at 12:31 – 31 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 05:26, the latest on October 31 at 07:05.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:28 and latest on June 28 at 20:05.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 56 min more daylight than the shortest.
Pahrump through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:54 | 16:52 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 244° |
| Feb | 06:31 | 17:25 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Mar | 06:54 | 18:51 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:10 | 19:17 | 13 h 8 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 05:37 | 19:43 | 14 h 6 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jun | 05:26 | 20:03 | 14 h 37 min | west-northwest 300° |
| Jul | 05:38 | 20:01 | 14 h 23 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Aug | 06:02 | 19:33 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 288° |
| Sep | 06:26 | 18:50 | 12 h 24 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:51 | 18:07 | 11 h 17 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:21 | 16:35 | 10 h 15 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Dec | 06:47 | 16:30 | 9 h 43 min | west-southwest 241° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 59° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Pahrump
Morning: 06:28–07:18 · Evening: 17:44–18:34
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Pahrump, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:28 to 07:18. The evening golden hour extends from 17:44 to 18:34. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Pahrump
Morning: 06:18–06:28 · Evening: 18:34–18:44
The Blue Hour in Pahrump offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:18 to 06:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:34 to 18:44, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Pahrump
Pahrump is located at a latitude of 36.21° and a longitude of -115.98°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Pahrump vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Pahrump
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Pahrump. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Pahrump, with up to 14h 38m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Pahrump sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Pahrump brings the shortest days with only 9h 42m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Pahrump
On the same latitude as Pahrump
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Pahrump (36.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 34m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Pahrump
When does the sun rise in Pahrump today?
Today the sun rises in Pahrump at 06:43 and sets at 18:20.
How long is the day in Pahrump today?
The day lasts 11h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pahrump today?
In the morning from 06:27–07:17, in the evening from 17:45–18:35.
When is the longest day in Pahrump?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 38m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 42m.
When does it get dark in Pahrump today?
It is dark from 18:45, fully dark from 19:45.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Pahrump. All times are in local time. How it is calculated