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Sunrise and sunset in Fort Collins, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 7:10 AM–7:47 AM and 5:48 PM–6:25 PM
Times are local time in Fort Collins. Current time in Fort Collins →
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Collins through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 47m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 10m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 27m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 56m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 30m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 17m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 20m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 35m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 7m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 40m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 40m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 17m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 56m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 26m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 52m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 4m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 8:36 PM | 15h 2m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 48m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 19m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 49m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 7m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 30m |
Calculated for 40.59°N, 105.08°W, including daylight saving time where Fort Collins uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Fort Collins this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 5m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 16m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:30 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 8:36 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Fort Collins today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 6:25 PM in Fort Collins, giving 11 hours 15 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Fort Collins?
The longest day in Fort Collins in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Fort Collins?
The shortest day in Fort Collins in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Fort Collins?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:30 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:36 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Fort Collins?
Today, golden hour in Fort Collins is from sunrise (7:10 AM) to 7:47 AM in the morning, and from 5:48 PM to sunset (6:25 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.