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Sun Times in Aspen
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Aspen?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Aspen (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Aspen?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Aspen (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Aspen?
Golden hour times for Aspen are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Aspen?
The day length for Aspen is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Aspen?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Aspen is shown in the times above (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Aspen?
Sunset and dusk times for Aspen are displayed above (America/Denver). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Aspen?
Twilight duration in Aspen varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Aspen?
The earliest sunrise in Aspen in 2026 is at 5:40 AM on June 8 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Aspen?
The latest sunset in Aspen in 2026 is at 8:37 PM on June 21 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Aspen?
After sunset in Aspen, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Aspen shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Aspen
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Aspen on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 20m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 55m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 39m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 02m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 26m |