Sunset & Sunrise Today in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Colorado Springs: sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 7:52 PM.
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the sun sets over Colorado Springs at 7:53 PM, having risen at 6:13 AM. That works out to 13h 40m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Colorado Springs falls at 1:03 PM.
Sitting at 38.83° latitude puts Colorado Springs in 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 13 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Colorado Springs move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Colorado Springs this evening is roughly 7:17 PM–8:11 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:11 PM to 8:22 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Colorado Springs is at 7:52 PM and sunrise at 6:14 AM — about 2m 13s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Colorado Springs drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Colorado Springs right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Colorado Springs ranges from as early as 4:36 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 52m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 26m.
Moon in Colorado Springs today
Sunset today: Colorado Springs vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 6:13 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 40m |
| Castle Rock | 6:12 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 41m |
| Pueblo | 6:13 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 38m |
| Highlands Ranch | 6:12 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 42m |
| Centennial | 6:12 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 42m |
Colorado Springs sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 52m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 26m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:36 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:33 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Colorado Springs (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 | 5:34 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 52m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 26m |
Colorado Springs sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 15 | 6:13 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 40m | — |
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:14 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 37m | −2m 13s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:15 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 35m | −2m 15s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:16 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 33m | −2m 15s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:16 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 31m | −2m 16s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:17 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 28m | −2m 17s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:18 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 26m | −2m 18s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:19 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 24m | −2m 19s |
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:20 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 21m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:21 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 20s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:22 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 21s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:23 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 21s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:24 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 23s |
Twilight times in Colorado Springs today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:33 AM | 9:32 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:10 AM | 8:56 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:44 AM | 8:22 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:55 AM | 6:48 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:17 PM | 8:11 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Colorado Springs by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 30m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 15m |
| March | 6:31 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 42m |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 09m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 38m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Colorado Springs
What time is sunset in Colorado Springs today?
Sunset in Colorado Springs, Colorado is at 7:53 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Colorado Springs today?
Sunrise in Colorado Springs is at 6:13 AM today, with 13h 40m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Colorado Springs tomorrow?
Sunrise in Colorado Springs tomorrow is at 6:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:52 PM.
What time is sunset in Colorado Springs tomorrow?
Sunset in Colorado Springs tomorrow is at 7:52 PM.
How long is the day in Colorado Springs today?
Colorado Springs gets 13h 40m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:13 AM and sunset at 7:53 PM.
When is golden hour in Colorado Springs?
The evening golden hour in Colorado Springs is about 7:17 PM to 8:11 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Colorado Springs?
The evening blue hour in Colorado Springs runs from about 8:11 PM to 8:22 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Colorado Springs?
After sunset at 7:53 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Colorado Springs at around 8:22 PM today.
When is solar noon in Colorado Springs?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Colorado Springs — is at 1:03 PM today.
Nearest cities to Colorado Springs
More cities in Colorado
Learn more about the sunset
- 🌇 What is golden hour?Golden hour is the warm, soft light just after sunrise and before sunset. Learn what it is, when it happens, how long it lasts, and how to use it.
- 🌆 What is blue hour?Discover what blue hour is, when it happens, how it differs from golden hour, and expert tips for photographing the soft blue twilight. Check exact blue.
- 🌌 Twilight explained: civil, nautical & astronomicalLearn the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, astronomical—and what they mean for photographers, stargazers, and sunset lovers.
- 🌅 Why are sunsets red and orange?Discover the science behind red and orange sunsets, from Rayleigh scattering to air quality. Learn when and where to see the most vivid colors.
- 📸 The best time to photograph a sunsetDiscover the best time to photograph a sunset, from golden hour to blue hour. Learn exact timing, camera settings, and composition tips for stunning shots.
- ☀️ What is solar noon?Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point. Learn why it rarely matches 12:00 PM and how to find your exact solar noon.
- 📈 Why days get longer and shorter through the yearEarth's axial tilt drives seasonal day-length changes. Learn how solstices, equinoxes, and latitude affect daylight where you live.
- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.