Sunset & Sunrise Today in Westminster, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Westminster: sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 6:20 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Westminster at 6:21 PM, having risen at 7:09 AM. That works out to 11h 11m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Westminster at 12:46 PM.
Because Westminster is at 39.84° (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 32 seconds. This is autumn in Westminster, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Westminster's golden hour, about 5:46 PM to 6:39 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:39 PM to 6:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Westminster is at 6:20 PM and sunrise at 7:10 AM — about 2m 32s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Westminster drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Westminster, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Westminster ranges from as early as 4:34 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 59m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 20m.
Moon in Westminster today
Sunset today: Westminster vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m |
| Arvada | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m |
| Thornton | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m |
| Northglenn | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m |
| Commerce City | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m |
Westminster sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 59m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 20m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:31 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:28 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Westminster (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 | 5:32 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 59m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 20m |
Westminster sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 11m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 32s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 31s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:12 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 30s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:13 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 30s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:15 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:16 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 29s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 28s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:18 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 28s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 26s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:20 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 26s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:21 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 25s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 25s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 23s |
Twilight times in Westminster today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 7:51 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:10 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:52 AM | 7:45 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:46 PM | 6:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Westminster by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 24m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 48m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 56m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 13m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 32m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Westminster
What time is sunset in Westminster today?
Sunset in Westminster, 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 Westminster today?
Sunrise in Westminster is at 7:09 AM today, with 11h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Westminster tomorrow?
Sunrise in Westminster tomorrow is at 7:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Westminster tomorrow?
Sunset in Westminster tomorrow is at 6:20 PM.
How long is the day in Westminster today?
Westminster gets 11h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:09 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Westminster?
The evening golden hour in Westminster is about 5:46 PM to 6:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Westminster?
The evening blue hour in Westminster runs from about 6:39 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Westminster?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Westminster at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Westminster?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Westminster — is at 12:46 PM today.
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