Sunset & Sunrise Today in Fort Collins, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Fort Collins: sunrise 5:43 AM, sunset 8:28 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Fort Collins is at 8:29 PM and sunrise was at 5:42 AM, giving Fort Collins 14h 46m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Fort Collins falls at 1:06 PM.
Because Fort Collins is at 40.59° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 22 seconds. This is summer in Fort Collins, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Fort Collins runs from about 7:50 PM to 8:49 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:49 PM to 9:02 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Fort Collins is at 8:28 PM and sunrise at 5:43 AM — about 1m 24s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Fort Collins drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Fort Collins right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Fort Collins ranges from as early as 4:32 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 15m.
Moon in Fort Collins today
Sunset today: Fort Collins vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins | 5:42 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 46m |
| Loveland | 5:43 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 45m |
| Greeley | 5:41 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 45m |
| Longmont | 5:44 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 44m |
| Boulder | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 43m |
Fort Collins sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 15m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:32 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:29 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Fort Collins (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:30 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 04m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 15m |
Fort Collins sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 46m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:43 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 24s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:44 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 27s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:46 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 32s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:46 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:47 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 38s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:48 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:49 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 42s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 45s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:51 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:52 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:53 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:54 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Fort Collins today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:43 AM | 10:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:29 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:09 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:22 AM | 6:21 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:50 PM | 8:49 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Fort Collins.
Sunrise & sunset in Fort Collins by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 08m |
| March | 6:34 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 52m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 01m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 28m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Fort Collins.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Fort Collins
What time is sunset in Fort Collins today?
Sunset in Fort Collins, Colorado is at 8:29 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Fort Collins today?
Sunrise in Fort Collins is at 5:42 AM today, with 14h 46m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Fort Collins tomorrow?
Sunrise in Fort Collins tomorrow is at 5:43 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Fort Collins tomorrow?
Sunset in Fort Collins tomorrow is at 8:28 PM.
How long is the day in Fort Collins today?
Fort Collins gets 14h 46m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:42 AM and sunset at 8:29 PM.
When is golden hour in Fort Collins?
The evening golden hour in Fort Collins is about 7:50 PM to 8:49 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Fort Collins?
The evening blue hour in Fort Collins runs from about 8:49 PM to 9:02 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Fort Collins?
After sunset at 8:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Fort Collins at around 9:02 PM today.
When is solar noon in Fort Collins?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Fort Collins — is at 1:06 PM today.
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