Sunrise and sunset times in Denver, 2026
In Denver, United States (39.7392° N, 104.9903° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:32 and sets at 20:31, giving 14h 59m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 9h 21m of daylight. Local time, America/Denver time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Denver
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 07:03 | 19:12 | 12h 09m | 50.3° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:32 | 20:31 | 14h 59m | 73.7° | 58° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 22 September | 06:47 | 18:56 | 12h 09m | 50.4° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 07:17 | 16:38 | 9h 21m | 26.9° | 120° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Denver, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:50 | 07:21 | 12:03 | 27.3° | 16:46 | 17:16 | 9h 25m |
| 15 January | 06:49 | 07:19 | 12:09 | 29.3° | 17:00 | 17:29 | 9h 41m |
| 1 February | 06:39 | 07:07 | 12:13 | 33.4° | 17:19 | 17:48 | 10h 12m |
| 15 February | 06:24 | 06:52 | 12:14 | 37.8° | 17:36 | 18:04 | 10h 44m |
| 1 March | 06:05 | 06:32 | 12:12 | 42.9° | 17:52 | 18:19 | 11h 19m |
| 15 March | 06:44 | 07:11 | 13:08 | 48.4° | 19:07 | 19:33 | 11h 56m |
| 1 April | 06:16 | 06:43 | 13:03 | 55.0° | 19:24 | 19:51 | 12h 40m |
| 15 April | 05:54 | 06:22 | 12:59 | 60.2° | 19:38 | 20:06 | 13h 16m |
| 1 May | 05:31 | 06:00 | 12:57 | 65.5° | 19:54 | 20:23 | 13h 54m |
| 15 May | 05:14 | 05:45 | 12:56 | 69.3° | 20:07 | 20:38 | 14h 23m |
| 1 June | 05:02 | 05:33 | 12:57 | 72.4° | 20:22 | 20:54 | 14h 48m |
| 15 June | 04:58 | 05:31 | 13:00 | 73.6° | 20:29 | 21:02 | 14h 58m |
| 1 July | 05:03 | 05:35 | 13:03 | 73.3° | 20:31 | 21:04 | 14h 56m |
| 15 July | 05:13 | 05:44 | 13:06 | 71.7° | 20:26 | 20:58 | 14h 42m |
| 1 August | 05:29 | 05:59 | 13:06 | 68.1° | 20:12 | 20:42 | 14h 14m |
| 15 August | 05:43 | 06:12 | 13:04 | 64.1° | 19:55 | 20:24 | 13h 44m |
| 1 September | 06:00 | 06:28 | 12:59 | 58.3° | 19:30 | 19:58 | 13h 03m |
| 15 September | 06:14 | 06:41 | 12:55 | 53.1° | 19:08 | 19:35 | 12h 27m |
| 1 October | 06:29 | 06:56 | 12:49 | 46.9° | 18:42 | 19:08 | 11h 46m |
| 15 October | 06:43 | 07:10 | 12:45 | 41.6° | 18:20 | 18:47 | 11h 10m |
| 1 November | 06:00 | 06:28 | 11:43 | 35.7° | 16:57 | 17:25 | 10h 29m |
| 15 November | 06:15 | 06:44 | 11:44 | 31.7° | 16:44 | 17:13 | 9h 59m |
| 1 December | 06:32 | 07:02 | 11:49 | 28.4° | 16:35 | 17:05 | 9h 34m |
| 15 December | 06:43 | 07:13 | 11:55 | 27.0° | 16:36 | 17:06 | 9h 22m |
Terrain around Denver
The terrain around Denver rises up to 1.9° above the horizon (towards the west-southwest). On 21 February, the sun appears at 06:50 instead of 06:44 and disappears at 17:32 instead of 17:43: 0h 16m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 07:16 | 07:20 | 17:06 | 16:55 | 9h 36m |
| 21 February | 06:44 | 06:50 | 17:43 | 17:32 | 10h 43m |
| 21 March | 07:01 | 07:04 | 19:13 | 19:05 | 12h 02m |
| 21 April | 06:13 | 06:16 | 19:44 | 19:34 | 13h 19m |
| 21 May | 05:40 | 05:42 | 20:13 | 20:04 | 14h 23m |
| 21 June | 05:32 | 05:34 | 20:31 | 20:25 | 14h 52m |
| 21 July | 05:49 | 05:52 | 20:22 | 20:14 | 14h 23m |
| 21 August | 06:17 | 06:20 | 19:47 | 19:37 | 13h 18m |
| 21 September | 06:46 | 06:50 | 18:58 | 18:50 | 12h 01m |
| 21 October | 07:16 | 07:22 | 18:11 | 18:01 | 10h 40m |
| 21 November | 06:51 | 06:56 | 16:40 | 16:28 | 9h 33m |
| 21 December | 07:17 | 07:22 | 16:38 | 16:27 | 9h 06m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Denver?
In 2026, the sun rises in Denver between 05:31 (on 13 June) and 07:27 (on 31 October), local time (America/Denver). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:32; at the December solstice, it is at 07:17.
What time is sunset in Denver?
In 2026, sunset in Denver ranges from 16:35 (on 7 December) to 20:32 (on 27 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Denver?
It is 21 June 2026, with 14h 59m between sunrise (05:32) and sunset (20:31). The shortest day is 21 December, with 9h 21m (sunrise 07:17, sunset 16:38).
How high does the sun get in Denver?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 73.7° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 26.9° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Denver?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 58°) and sets in the west-northwest (302°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (120°) and sets in the west-southwest (240°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the America/Denver time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.