Sunset & Sunrise Today in Westminster, Colorado
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Westminster: sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 7:34 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Westminster at 7:35 PM, having risen at 6:25 AM. That works out to 13h 09m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Westminster at 1:01 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 29 seconds. This is summer 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 7:00 PM to 7:53 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:53 PM to 8:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Westminster is at 7:34 PM and sunrise at 6:26 AM — about 2m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Westminster drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Westminster right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 6:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 09m |
| Arvada | 6:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 09m |
| Thornton | 6:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 10m |
| Commerce City | 6:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 09m |
| Broomfield | 6:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 10m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 09m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 29s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:27 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 30s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:28 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 30s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:29 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 31s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:30 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 31s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:31 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 32s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:32 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 32s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:33 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 32s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:34 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 33s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:35 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 33s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:35 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 34s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:36 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 33s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:37 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 34s |
Twilight times in Westminster today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:49 AM | 9:11 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:24 AM | 8:37 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:57 AM | 8:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:07 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:00 PM | 7:53 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 7:35 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 6:25 AM today, with 13h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Westminster tomorrow?
Sunrise in Westminster tomorrow is at 6:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:34 PM.
What time is sunset in Westminster tomorrow?
Sunset in Westminster tomorrow is at 7:34 PM.
How long is the day in Westminster today?
Westminster gets 13h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:25 AM and sunset at 7:35 PM.
When is golden hour in Westminster?
The evening golden hour in Westminster is about 7:00 PM to 7:53 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Westminster?
The evening blue hour in Westminster runs from about 7:53 PM to 8:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Westminster?
After sunset at 7:35 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Westminster at around 8:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Westminster?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Westminster — is at 1:01 PM today.
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