Sunset & Sunrise Today in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Colorado Springs: sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 6:20 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Colorado Springs at 6:21 PM, having risen at 7:08 AM. That works out to 11h 13m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Colorado Springs falls at 12:45 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 26 seconds. As autumn 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 5:46 PM–6:38 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:38 PM to 6:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Colorado Springs is at 6:20 PM and sunrise at 7:09 AM — about 2m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Colorado Springs drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Colorado Springs, when sunset creeps earlier each week. 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 | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 13m |
| Castle Rock | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Pueblo | 7:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 14m |
| Parker | 7:08 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 12m |
| Highlands Ranch | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 13m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 26s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 26s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:11 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 25s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:12 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 25s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:13 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 24s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:14 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 23s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:15 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 23s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:16 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:17 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 21s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:18 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 21s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:19 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:20 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 19s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:21 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 18s |
Twilight times in Colorado Springs today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 7:50 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:09 AM | 7:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:50 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 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 6:21 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 7:08 AM today, with 11h 13m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Colorado Springs tomorrow?
Sunrise in Colorado Springs tomorrow is at 7:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Colorado Springs tomorrow?
Sunset in Colorado Springs tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
How long is the day in Colorado Springs today?
Colorado Springs gets 11h 13m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Colorado Springs?
The evening golden hour in Colorado Springs is about 5:46 PM to 6:38 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 6:38 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Colorado Springs?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Colorado Springs at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Colorado Springs?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Colorado Springs — is at 12:45 PM today.
Nearest cities to Colorado Springs
- Castle RockCO
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