Sun Times in Orchard Mesa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Orchard Mesa?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Orchard Mesa (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Orchard Mesa?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Orchard Mesa (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Orchard Mesa?
Golden hour times for Orchard Mesa 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 Orchard Mesa?
The day length for Orchard Mesa is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Orchard Mesa?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Orchard Mesa is shown in the times above (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Orchard Mesa?
Sunset and dusk times for Orchard Mesa 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 Orchard Mesa?
Twilight duration in Orchard Mesa 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 Orchard Mesa?
The earliest sunrise in Orchard Mesa in 2026 is at 5:47 AM on June 10 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Orchard Mesa?
The latest sunset in Orchard Mesa in 2026 is at 8:44 PM on June 26 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Orchard Mesa?
After sunset in Orchard Mesa, 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 Orchard Mesa 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 Orchard Mesa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Orchard Mesa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 45m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 19m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 38m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 41m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 03m |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 27m |
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