Sunset & Sunrise Today in Greeley, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Greeley: sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 6:18 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Greeley is at 6:19 PM and sunrise was at 7:09 AM, giving Greeley 11h 10m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Greeley at 12:44 PM.
Sitting at 40.42° latitude puts Greeley 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 35 seconds. This is autumn in Greeley, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Greeley runs from about 5:43 PM to 6:37 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:37 PM to 6:47 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Greeley is at 6:18 PM and sunrise at 7:10 AM — about 2m 34s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Greeley drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Greeley, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Greeley ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 03m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 16m.
Moon in Greeley today
Sunset today: Greeley vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley | 7:09 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 10m |
| Loveland | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 10m |
| Fort Collins | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 10m |
| Longmont | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m |
| Brighton | 7:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 11m |
Greeley sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 03m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 16m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:28 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Greeley (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 03m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 16m |
Greeley sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:09 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 10m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 34s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 35s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:12 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 33s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:13 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 34s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:14 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 32s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:15 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 32s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:16 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 31s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:17 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 31s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:18 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 30s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:19 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 29s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:21 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 28s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 26s |
Twilight times in Greeley today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:38 AM | 7:50 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:09 AM | 7:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:41 AM | 6:47 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:51 AM | 7:44 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:43 PM | 6:37 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Greeley by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 20m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 08m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 51m |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 59m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 16m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 26m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 29m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Greeley
What time is sunset in Greeley today?
Sunset in Greeley, Colorado is at 6:19 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Greeley today?
Sunrise in Greeley is at 7:09 AM today, with 11h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Greeley tomorrow?
Sunrise in Greeley tomorrow is at 7:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:18 PM.
What time is sunset in Greeley tomorrow?
Sunset in Greeley tomorrow is at 6:18 PM.
How long is the day in Greeley today?
Greeley gets 11h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:09 AM and sunset at 6:19 PM.
When is golden hour in Greeley?
The evening golden hour in Greeley is about 5:43 PM to 6:37 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Greeley?
The evening blue hour in Greeley runs from about 6:37 PM to 6:47 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Greeley?
After sunset at 6:19 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Greeley at around 6:47 PM today.
When is solar noon in Greeley?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Greeley — is at 12:44 PM today.
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