Days in Sun Valley are currently getting shorter, about 18 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Sun Valley
Sun Valley is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.5963° N, 119.7760° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,408 km (2,739 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,611 km (3,487 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,427 km (8,965 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,274 km (6,384 mi) west
Sun Valley lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Sun Valley
The point on Earth exactly opposite Sun Valley is near Antananarivo - when it's noon in Sun Valley, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Sun Valley
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Sun Valley
Sun Valley is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Sun Valley is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Sun Valley
In Sun Valley, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 58m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 22m, a difference of roughly 5h 36m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Sun Valley's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Sun Valley at 39.60° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Sun Valley
With a population of 19,299, Sun Valley ranks as the 2707th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Sun Valley
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO / KRNO) is a major international airport serving Sun Valley directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:21:22.
Daylight saving time changes in Sun Valley
Sun Valley uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Sun Valley
Business hours in Sun Valley (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Sun Valley
Compare time in Sun Valley with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Sun Valley
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sun Valley in?
Sun Valley follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Sun Valley at UTC-7.
What time is it in Sun Valley right now?
The current local time in Sun Valley is 07:21:22 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sun Valley observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sun Valley is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Sun Valley?
Sun Valley is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sun Valley?
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is the airport serving Sun Valley. The current local time at the airport is 07:21:22.
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