Sun Times in Colorado City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Colorado City?
Sunrise in Colorado City on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 7:19 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Colorado City?
Sunset in Colorado City on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 8:05 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Colorado City?
Morning golden hour in Colorado City ends at 7:52 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:32 PM.
How long is the day in Colorado City?
On Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Colorado City there are 12 hours and 45 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Colorado City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Colorado City at 1:42 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Colorado City?
In Colorado City, sunset is at 8:05 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:29 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:30 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Colorado City?
Twilight in Colorado City lasts approximately 84 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 Colorado City?
The earliest sunrise in Colorado City in 2026 is at 6:35 AM on June 9 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Colorado City?
The latest sunset in Colorado City in 2026 is at 8:54 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Colorado City?
After sunset at 8:05 PM in Colorado City, civil twilight ends at 8:30 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:29 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Colorado 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 Colorado City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Colorado City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 16m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:51 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:14 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:45 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 6:36 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 6:47 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 04m |
| August | 7:07 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 7:27 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:47 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 02m |
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