Sunset & Sunrise Today in Southglenn, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Southglenn: sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 6:20 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Southglenn at 6:21 PM, having risen at 7:09 AM. That works out to 11h 12m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Southglenn, is at 12:45 PM.
Southglenn lies at latitude 39.59°, 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 Southglenn keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Southglenn 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 Southglenn is at 6:20 PM and sunrise at 7:10 AM — about 2m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Southglenn drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Southglenn, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Southglenn ranges from as early as 4:35 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 57m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 21m.
Moon in Southglenn today
Sunset today: Southglenn vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southglenn | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Highlands Ranch | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Littleton | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Centennial | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Englewood | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
Southglenn sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 57m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 21m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:35 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:31 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Southglenn (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 | 4:38 PM | 9h 21m |
Southglenn 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 30s |
| 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 29s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:13 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:14 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 28s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:15 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:16 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 27s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:17 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 26s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:18 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 25s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:19 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 25s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:20 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:21 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 22s |
Twilight times in Southglenn 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 | 6:51 AM | 7:44 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 Southglenn 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 | 5:51 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 | 4:35 PM | 9h 34m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Southglenn
What time is sunset in Southglenn today?
Sunset in Southglenn, 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 Southglenn today?
Sunrise in Southglenn is at 7:09 AM today, with 11h 12m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Southglenn tomorrow?
Sunrise in Southglenn tomorrow is at 7:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Southglenn tomorrow?
Sunset in Southglenn tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
How long is the day in Southglenn today?
Southglenn gets 11h 12m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:09 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Southglenn?
The evening golden hour in Southglenn is about 5:46 PM to 6:38 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Southglenn?
The evening blue hour in Southglenn runs from about 6:38 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Southglenn?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Southglenn at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Southglenn?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Southglenn — is at 12:45 PM today.
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