Sunset & Sunrise Today in Castle Rock, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Castle Rock: sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
In Castle Rock, Colorado, the sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 6:21 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 12m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Castle Rock at 12:45 PM.
Because Castle Rock is at 39.37° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 30 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Castle Rock keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Castle Rock runs from about 5:46 PM to 6:38 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:38 PM to 6:48 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Castle Rock is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 7:09 AM — about 2m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Castle Rock drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Castle Rock, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Castle Rock ranges from as early as 4:35 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 56m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 22m.
Moon in Castle Rock today
Sunset today: Castle Rock vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Parker | 7:08 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 12m |
| Highlands Ranch | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Centennial | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Southglenn | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
Castle Rock sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 56m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 22m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:35 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:32 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Castle Rock (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:33 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 56m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 22m |
Castle Rock sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:09 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 29s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:11 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 28s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:12 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:13 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 27s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:14 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 26s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:15 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 25s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:16 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 25s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:18 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 25s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:19 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 23s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:20 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:21 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 22s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:22 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 20s |
Twilight times in Castle Rock today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 7:50 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:10 AM | 7:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:51 AM | 7:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:46 PM | 6:38 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Castle Rock by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 26m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 45m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 53m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 11m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 35m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Castle Rock
What time is sunset in Castle Rock today?
Sunset in Castle Rock, Colorado is at 6:21 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Castle Rock today?
Sunrise in Castle Rock is at 7:08 AM today, with 11h 12m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Castle Rock tomorrow?
Sunrise in Castle Rock tomorrow is at 7:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Castle Rock tomorrow?
Sunset in Castle Rock tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Castle Rock today?
Castle Rock gets 11h 12m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Castle Rock?
The evening golden hour in Castle Rock is about 5:46 PM to 6:38 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Castle Rock?
The evening blue hour in Castle Rock runs from about 6:38 PM to 6:48 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Castle Rock?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Castle Rock at around 6:48 PM today.
When is solar noon in Castle Rock?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Castle Rock — is at 12:45 PM today.
Nearest cities to Castle Rock
- ParkerCO
- Highlands RanchCO
- CentennialCO
- SouthglennCO
- LittletonCO
- EnglewoodCO
- Dakota RidgeCO
- AuroraCO
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