Sunset & Sunrise Today in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Highlands Ranch: sunrise 5:46 AM, sunset 8:25 PM.
In Highlands Ranch, Colorado, the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 8:26 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 40m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Highlands Ranch, is at 1:05 PM.
Because Highlands Ranch is at 39.55° (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 18 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Highlands Ranch move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Highlands Ranch's golden hour, about 7:47 PM to 8:45 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:45 PM to 8:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Highlands Ranch is at 8:25 PM and sunrise at 5:46 AM — about 1m 21s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Highlands Ranch drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Highlands Ranch right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Highlands Ranch ranges from as early as 4:35 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 57m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 21m.
Moon in Highlands Ranch today
Sunset today: Highlands Ranch vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch | 5:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 40m |
| Centennial | 5:44 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 40m |
| Lakewood | 5:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 41m |
| Denver | 5:44 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 41m |
| Aurora | 5:44 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 41m |
Highlands Ranch sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 57m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 21m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:35 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:32 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Highlands Ranch (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 | 8:30 PM | 14h 57m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 21m |
Highlands Ranch sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 40m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 24s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:47 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 26s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:48 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 29s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:49 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 31s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 33s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:50 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 36s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:51 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 39s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:52 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 40s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:53 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 43s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:54 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 45s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:55 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 47s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:56 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 49s |
Twilight times in Highlands Ranch today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:49 AM | 10:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:33 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:13 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:25 AM | 6:23 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:47 PM | 8:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Highlands Ranch.
Sunrise & sunset in Highlands Ranch by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 54m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 34m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Highlands Ranch.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Highlands Ranch
What time is sunset in Highlands Ranch today?
Sunset in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is at 8:26 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Highlands Ranch today?
Sunrise in Highlands Ranch is at 5:45 AM today, with 14h 40m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Highlands Ranch tomorrow?
Sunrise in Highlands Ranch tomorrow is at 5:46 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Highlands Ranch tomorrow?
Sunset in Highlands Ranch tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
How long is the day in Highlands Ranch today?
Highlands Ranch gets 14h 40m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:45 AM and sunset at 8:26 PM.
When is golden hour in Highlands Ranch?
The evening golden hour in Highlands Ranch is about 7:47 PM to 8:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Highlands Ranch?
The evening blue hour in Highlands Ranch runs from about 8:45 PM to 8:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Highlands Ranch?
After sunset at 8:26 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Highlands Ranch at around 8:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Highlands Ranch?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Highlands Ranch — is at 1:05 PM today.
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