Sunrise & sunset times in Denver, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:29 and sets at 19:29 in Denver. All times are shown in the America/Denver timezone.
Today in Denver
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Golden hour in Denver 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 Denver when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Denver (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Denver’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:19 | 17:00 | 12:09 | 9h 40m |
| February | 06:52 | 17:36 | 12:13 | 10h 44m |
| March | 07:11 | 19:06 | 13:08 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:22 | 19:38 | 12:59 | 13h 16m |
| May | 05:45 | 20:07 | 12:56 | 14h 22m |
| June | 05:31 | 20:29 | 13:00 | 14h 58m |
| July | 05:44 | 20:26 | 13:05 | 14h 42m |
| August | 06:12 | 19:55 | 13:04 | 13h 43m |
| September | 06:41 | 19:08 | 12:55 | 12h 27m |
| October | 07:10 | 18:20 | 12:45 | 11h 10m |
| November | 06:44 | 16:44 | 11:44 | 9h 59m |
| December | 07:13 | 16:36 | 11:55 | 9h 22m |
Solar year in Denver (2026)
Day length in Denver swings by 5h 38m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Denver
Longest day in Denver: 14h 49m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 11m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 49m.
Moon tonight in Denver
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 Denver today?▼
The sun rises at 06:29 America/Denver in Denver, United States today.
What time is sunset in Denver today?▼
The sun sets at 19:29 America/Denver in Denver today.
How long is the day in Denver today?▼
Daylight in Denver today lasts 13 hours and 0 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Denver?▼
The morning golden hour in Denver runs from 06:01 to 07:05, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:53 to 19:56.
What is the timezone of Denver?▼
Denver 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 Denver?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Denver is 21 June 2026, with 14h 59m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Denver?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Denver is 21 December 2026, with 9h 21m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Denver?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Denver swings by 5h 38m.