Sunset & Sunrise Today in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Cheyenne: sunrise 5:40 AM, sunset 8:29 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Cheyenne is at 8:30 PM and sunrise was at 5:40 AM, giving Cheyenne 14h 50m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Cheyenne, is at 1:05 PM.
Cheyenne lies at latitude 41.14°, 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 1 minute shorter and 23 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Cheyenne keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Cheyenne runs from about 7:50 PM to 8:50 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:50 PM to 9:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Cheyenne is at 8:29 PM and sunrise at 5:40 AM — about 1m 26s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Cheyenne drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Cheyenne right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Cheyenne ranges from as early as 4:30 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:35 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 08m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 11m.
Moon in Cheyenne today
Sunset today: Cheyenne vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 5:40 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 50m |
| Fort Collins | 5:42 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 46m |
| Laramie | 5:42 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 51m |
| Greeley | 5:41 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 45m |
| Loveland | 5:43 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 45m |
Cheyenne sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 08m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 11m
- Latest sunset 8:35 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:30 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Cheyenne (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 08m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 11m |
Cheyenne sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:40 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 50m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:40 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 26s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:41 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 29s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:42 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 34s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:44 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 38s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 39s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 42s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 45s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:47 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 47s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:48 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 49s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:49 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 52s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:50 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:51 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 56s |
Twilight times in Cheyenne today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:38 AM | 10:31 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:25 AM | 9:44 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:06 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:19 AM | 6:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:50 PM | 8:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Cheyenne.
Sunrise & sunset in Cheyenne by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 16m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 05m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 56m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 04m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 19m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 25m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Cheyenne.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Cheyenne
What time is sunset in Cheyenne today?
Sunset in Cheyenne, Wyoming is at 8:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Cheyenne today?
Sunrise in Cheyenne is at 5:40 AM today, with 14h 50m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Cheyenne tomorrow?
Sunrise in Cheyenne tomorrow is at 5:40 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:29 PM.
What time is sunset in Cheyenne tomorrow?
Sunset in Cheyenne tomorrow is at 8:29 PM.
How long is the day in Cheyenne today?
Cheyenne gets 14h 50m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:40 AM and sunset at 8:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Cheyenne?
The evening golden hour in Cheyenne is about 7:50 PM to 8:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Cheyenne?
The evening blue hour in Cheyenne runs from about 8:50 PM to 9:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Cheyenne?
After sunset at 8:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Cheyenne at around 9:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Cheyenne?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Cheyenne — is at 1:05 PM today.
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