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Sun Times in Cañon City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cañon City?
Sunrise in Cañon City on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:18 AM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cañon City?
Sunset in Cañon City on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 7:50 PM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cañon City?
Morning golden hour in Cañon City ends at 6:54 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:14 PM.
How long is the day in Cañon City?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Cañon City there are 13 hours and 32 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cañon City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Cañon City at 1:04 PM (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Cañon City?
In Cañon City, sunset is at 7:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:27 PM (America/Denver). Civil twilight ends at 8:18 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Cañon City?
Twilight in Cañon City lasts approximately 97 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Cañon City?
The earliest sunrise in Cañon City in 2026 is at 5:36 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 Cañon City?
The latest sunset in Cañon City in 2026 is at 8:29 PM on June 26 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cañon City?
After sunset at 7:50 PM in Cañon City, civil twilight ends at 8:18 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:27 PM (America/Denver).
What these times mean
Solar times in Cañon City 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 Cañon City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cañon City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 48m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 48m |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 13m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 16m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 50m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 35m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 39m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 05m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 30m |