Sunrise and Sunset Times in Colorado State

Colorado is approximately 380 miles long and 280 miles wide, with a total land area of 104,094quare miles and each location has a slightly different sunrise and sunset time.

We've listed the top locations in Colorado below, but you can search for a particular location to find out the exact sunset and sunrise times.



Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:15:10 AM

Sunrise time: 5:44:07 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:08:28 PM

Last light at 8:37:25 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:17:15 AM

Sunrise time: 5:45:42 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:05:34 PM

Last light at 8:34:02 PM

Colorado's sunrises and sunsets are greatly influenced by its unique geographical features and high altitude. Located in the Rocky Mountains, the state's landscape of towering peaks, expansive plains, and deep canyons creates stunning dawn and dusk displays. The high altitude plays a key role, with the thinner atmosphere allowing for more direct sunlight and intensifying the sky's colors. The diverse terrain of Colorado, including its mountainous regions, valleys, foothills, and eastern plains, offers varied perspectives for observing these natural spectacles. The changing light and shadow over the rugged terrain create dynamic views, while the wide-open skies in other areas showcase the full expanse of the sunrise or sunset. Additionally, Colorado's varied climate, ranging from clear to clouded skies, further enhances these experiences.

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:14:35 AM

Sunrise time: 5:43:31 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:07:50 PM

Last light at 8:36:47 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:12:55 AM

Sunrise time: 5:42:21 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:11:02 PM

Last light at 8:40:28 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:15:39 AM

Sunrise time: 5:44:35 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:08:46 PM

Last light at 8:37:42 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:14:43 AM

Sunrise time: 5:43:44 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:08:45 PM

Last light at 8:37:46 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:15:22 AM

Sunrise time: 5:44:22 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:09:03 PM

Last light at 8:38:02 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:15:04 AM

Sunrise time: 5:44:04 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:08:56 PM

Last light at 8:37:56 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:18:06 AM

Sunrise time: 5:46:15 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:03:19 PM

Last light at 8:31:29 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:15:42 AM

Sunrise time: 5:44:33 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:07:57 PM

Last light at 8:36:48 PM

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Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:15:13 AM

Sunrise time: 5:44:05 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:07:39 PM

Last light at 8:36:30 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:15:27 AM

Sunrise time: 5:44:33 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:10:19 PM

Last light at 8:39:25 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:11:55 AM

Sunrise time: 5:41:16 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:09:07 PM

Last light at 8:38:27 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:14:18 AM

Sunrise time: 5:43:29 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:10:02 PM

Last light at 8:39:13 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:13:28 AM

Sunrise time: 5:42:48 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:10:31 PM

Last light at 8:39:50 PM

Sun rising over the horizon

First light at 5:31:28 AM

Sunrise time: 6:00:03 AM

Sun setting behind the horizon

Sunset time: 8:21:04 PM

Last light at 8:49:39 PM

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