Sun Times in Federal Heights
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Federal Heights?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Federal Heights (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Federal Heights?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Federal Heights (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Federal Heights?
Golden hour times for Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights?
The day length for Federal Heights is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Federal Heights?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Federal Heights is shown in the times above (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Federal Heights?
Sunset and dusk times for Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights?
Twilight duration in Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights?
The earliest sunrise in Federal Heights in 2026 is at 5:31 AM on June 7 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Federal Heights?
The latest sunset in Federal Heights in 2026 is at 8:32 PM on June 22 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Federal Heights?
After sunset in Federal Heights, 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 Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Federal Heights on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 40m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 44m |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 16m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 23m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 43m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 59m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 22m |