Sunset & Sunrise Today in Loveland, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Loveland: sunrise 7:11 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
In Loveland, Colorado, the sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 6:21 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 10m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Loveland at 12:46 PM.
Sitting at 40.40° latitude puts Loveland 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. Through autumn, the sunset time in Loveland keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Loveland's golden hour, about 5:45 PM to 6:38 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:38 PM to 6:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Loveland is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 7:11 AM — about 2m 35s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Loveland drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Loveland, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Loveland ranges from as early as 4:33 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 03m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 16m.
Moon in Loveland today
Sunset today: Loveland vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Greeley | 7:09 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 10m |
| Boulder | 7:10 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 11m |
Loveland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 03m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 16m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:33 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:29 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Loveland (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 | 8:33 PM | 15h 03m |
| 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 16m |
Loveland sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 10m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 35s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:12 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 34s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:13 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 33s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:14 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 33s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 33s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:16 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 31s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:18 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 32s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:19 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 30s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:20 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 30s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:21 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 29s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:22 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:23 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 27s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:24 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 26s |
Twilight times in Loveland today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 7:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:11 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:52 AM | 7:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:45 PM | 6:38 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Loveland by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 20m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 08m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 51m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 59m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 16m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 26m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 29m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Loveland
What time is sunset in Loveland today?
Sunset in Loveland, 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 Loveland today?
Sunrise in Loveland is at 7:10 AM today, with 11h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Loveland tomorrow?
Sunrise in Loveland tomorrow is at 7:11 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Loveland tomorrow?
Sunset in Loveland tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Loveland today?
Loveland gets 11h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:10 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Loveland?
The evening golden hour in Loveland is about 5:45 PM to 6:38 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Loveland?
The evening blue hour in Loveland runs from about 6:38 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Loveland?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Loveland at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Loveland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Loveland — is at 12:46 PM today.
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