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Sunrise and sunset in Colorado Springs, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:06 AM–7:42 AM and 5:51 PM–6:27 PM
Times are local time in Colorado Springs. Current time in Colorado Springs →
Sunrise and sunset in Colorado Springs through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 48m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 13m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 33m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 4m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 39m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 28m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 30m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 45m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 14m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 45m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 19m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 38m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 12m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 49m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 17m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 42m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 52m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 51m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 38m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 11m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 42m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 3m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 28m |
Calculated for 38.83°N, 104.82°W, including daylight saving time where Colorado Springs uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Colorado Springs this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 53m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 27m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:34 AM on June 12
- Latest sunset: 8:29 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Colorado Springs today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:06 AM and sets at 6:27 PM in Colorado Springs, giving 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Colorado Springs?
The longest day in Colorado Springs in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Colorado Springs?
The shortest day in Colorado Springs in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Colorado Springs?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:34 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset is 8:29 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Colorado Springs?
Today, golden hour in Colorado Springs is from sunrise (7:06 AM) to 7:42 AM in the morning, and from 5:51 PM to sunset (6:27 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.