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Sun Times in Gunnison
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gunnison?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Gunnison (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gunnison?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Gunnison (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gunnison?
Golden hour times for Gunnison 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 Gunnison?
The day length for Gunnison is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gunnison?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Gunnison is shown in the times above (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Gunnison?
Sunset and dusk times for Gunnison 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 Gunnison?
Twilight duration in Gunnison 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 Gunnison?
The earliest sunrise in Gunnison in 2026 is at 6:00 AM on June 9 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gunnison?
The latest sunset in Gunnison in 2026 is at 8:57 PM on June 22 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gunnison?
After sunset in Gunnison, 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 Gunnison 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 Gunnison
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gunnison on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:34 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 20m |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 55m |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 39m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 02m |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 26m |