Sunset & Sunrise Today in Centennial, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Centennial: sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 7:33 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Centennial is at 7:34 PM and sunrise was at 6:25 AM, giving Centennial 13h 09m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Centennial falls at 1:00 PM.
Because Centennial is at 39.58° (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 27 seconds. This is summer in Centennial, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Centennial's golden hour, about 6:59 PM to 7:52 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:52 PM to 8:02 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Centennial is at 7:33 PM and sunrise at 6:26 AM — about 2m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Centennial drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Centennial right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Centennial ranges from as early as 4:35 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 57m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 21m.
Moon in Centennial today
Sunset today: Centennial vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial | 6:25 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 09m |
| Highlands Ranch | 6:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 09m |
| Parker | 6:24 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 09m |
| Littleton | 6:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 09m |
| Aurora | 6:24 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 09m |
Centennial sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 57m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 21m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:35 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:31 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Centennial (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 | 5:32 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 57m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 21m |
Centennial sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:25 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 09m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:26 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:27 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:28 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 29s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:29 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 29s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:29 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 30s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:30 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 30s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:31 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:32 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 31s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:33 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 31s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:34 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 32s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:35 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 32s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:36 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 32s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:37 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 33s |
Twilight times in Centennial today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:49 AM | 9:10 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:57 AM | 8:02 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:07 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:59 PM | 7:52 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Centennial by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 54m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 34m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Centennial
What time is sunset in Centennial today?
Sunset in Centennial, Colorado is at 7:34 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Centennial today?
Sunrise in Centennial is at 6:25 AM today, with 13h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Centennial tomorrow?
Sunrise in Centennial tomorrow is at 6:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:33 PM.
What time is sunset in Centennial tomorrow?
Sunset in Centennial tomorrow is at 7:33 PM.
How long is the day in Centennial today?
Centennial gets 13h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:25 AM and sunset at 7:34 PM.
When is golden hour in Centennial?
The evening golden hour in Centennial is about 6:59 PM to 7:52 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Centennial?
The evening blue hour in Centennial runs from about 7:52 PM to 8:02 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Centennial?
After sunset at 7:34 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Centennial at around 8:02 PM today.
When is solar noon in Centennial?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Centennial — is at 1:00 PM today.
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