Sunset & Sunrise Today in Colchester, Vermont
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Colchester: sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 6:06 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Colchester is at 6:07 PM and sunrise was at 7:08 AM, giving Colchester 10h 59m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Colchester falls at 12:38 PM.
Because Colchester is at 44.54° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 3 minutes shorter. This is autumn in Colchester, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Colchester runs from about 5:29 PM to 6:26 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Colchester is at 6:06 PM and sunrise at 7:09 AM — about 2m 58s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Colchester drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Colchester, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Colchester ranges from as early as 4:12 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:41 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 32m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 48m.
Moon in Colchester today
Sunset today: Colchester vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| Essex Junction | 7:07 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| South Burlington | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| Burlington | 7:08 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 59m |
| Rutland | 7:06 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 01m |
Colchester sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 32m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 48m
- Latest sunset 8:41 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:12 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Colchester (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 32m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 48m |
Colchester sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 58s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:10 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 59s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:11 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 57s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:13 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 57s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:14 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 57s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:15 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 55s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:17 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 55s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:18 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 54s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:19 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 53s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:21 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 53s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 27m | −2m 51s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 24m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:25 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 21m | −2m 49s |
Twilight times in Colchester today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:04 AM | 7:11 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:38 AM | 6:37 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:49 AM | 7:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:29 PM | 6:26 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Colchester by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 4:23 PM | 8h 53m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 50m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 10m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 13m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 19m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 29m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 37m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 13m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 10m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:13 PM | 9h 04m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Colchester
What time is sunset in Colchester today?
Sunset in Colchester, Vermont is at 6:07 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Colchester today?
Sunrise in Colchester is at 7:08 AM today, with 10h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Colchester tomorrow?
Sunrise in Colchester tomorrow is at 7:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Colchester tomorrow?
Sunset in Colchester tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
How long is the day in Colchester today?
Colchester gets 10h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 6:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Colchester?
The evening golden hour in Colchester is about 5:29 PM to 6:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Colchester?
The evening blue hour in Colchester runs from about 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Colchester?
After sunset at 6:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Colchester at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in Colchester?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Colchester — is at 12:38 PM today.
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