Sunset & Sunrise Today in Denver, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Denver: sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 6:20 PM.
Denver, Colorado sees the sun come up at 7:09 AM and go down at 6:21 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — 11h 12m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Denver, is at 12:46 PM.
Denver lies at latitude 39.74°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 31 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Denver keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Denver 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 6:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Denver is at 6:20 PM and sunrise at 7:10 AM — about 2m 31s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Denver drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Denver, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Denver ranges from as early as 4:34 PM (around December 6) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 58m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 20m.
Moon in Denver today
Sunset today: Denver vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Commerce City | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m |
| Lakewood | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 12m |
| Englewood | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Arvada | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m |
Denver sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 58m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 20m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:31 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Denver (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 58m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 20m |
Denver sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 31s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 30s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:12 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 30s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:13 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 30s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:14 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:15 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:16 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 27s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:17 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 27s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 26s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:20 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 26s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:21 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 24s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 24s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 23s |
Twilight times in Denver today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 7:51 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:10 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:41 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:52 AM | 7:45 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 Denver by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 24m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 47m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 55m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 13m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 33m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Denver
What time is sunset in Denver today?
Sunset in Denver, 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 Denver today?
Sunrise in Denver is at 7:09 AM today, with 11h 12m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Denver tomorrow?
Sunrise in Denver tomorrow is at 7:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Denver tomorrow?
Sunset in Denver tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
How long is the day in Denver today?
Denver gets 11h 12m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:09 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Denver?
The evening golden hour in Denver is about 5:46 PM to 6:38 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Denver?
The evening blue hour in Denver runs from about 6:38 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Denver?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Denver at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Denver?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Denver — is at 12:46 PM today.
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