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Sun Times in Cañon City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cañon City?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cañon City (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cañon City?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cañon City (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cañon City?
Golden hour times for Cañon City 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 Cañon City?
The day length for Cañon City is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cañon City?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cañon City is shown in the times above (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cañon City?
Sunset and dusk times for Cañon City 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 Cañon City?
Twilight duration in Cañon City 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 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 in Cañon City, 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 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 |