Sunrise & sunset times in Colorado Springs, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:29 and sets at 19:27 in Colorado Springs. All times are shown in the America/Denver timezone.
Today in Colorado Springs
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Golden hour in Colorado Springs today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Colorado Springs when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Colorado Springs (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Colorado Springs’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:16 | 17:01 | 12:08 | 9h 45m |
| February | 06:50 | 17:37 | 12:13 | 10h 46m |
| March | 07:10 | 19:06 | 13:08 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:22 | 19:36 | 12:59 | 13h 13m |
| May | 05:46 | 20:04 | 12:55 | 14h 18m |
| June | 05:33 | 20:26 | 12:59 | 14h 52m |
| July | 05:46 | 20:23 | 13:05 | 14h 37m |
| August | 06:13 | 19:53 | 13:03 | 13h 40m |
| September | 06:40 | 19:07 | 12:54 | 12h 26m |
| October | 07:08 | 18:20 | 12:45 | 11h 11m |
| November | 06:41 | 16:45 | 11:43 | 10h 03m |
| December | 07:10 | 16:38 | 11:54 | 9h 27m |
Solar year in Colorado Springs (2026)
Day length in Colorado Springs swings by 5h 27m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Colorado Springs
Longest day in Colorado Springs: 14h 43m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 17m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 48m.
Moon tonight in Colorado Springs
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Colorado Springs today?▼
The sun rises at 06:29 America/Denver in Colorado Springs, United States today.
What time is sunset in Colorado Springs today?▼
The sun sets at 19:27 America/Denver in Colorado Springs today.
How long is the day in Colorado Springs today?▼
Daylight in Colorado Springs today lasts 12 hours and 58 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Colorado Springs?▼
The morning golden hour in Colorado Springs runs from 06:02 to 07:04, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:52 to 19:54.
What is the timezone of Colorado Springs?▼
Colorado Springs uses the America/Denver timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Colorado Springs?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Colorado Springs is 21 June 2026, with 14h 53m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Colorado Springs?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Colorado Springs is 21 December 2026, with 9h 27m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Colorado Springs?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Colorado Springs swings by 5h 27m.