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Denver Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Denver, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 2, 2026 in Denver, United States, sunrise is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 8:13 PM (America/Denver). The day lasts 14h 13m, solar noon is at 1:07 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:39 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:35 PM.
Local date
August 2, 2026
Time zone
MDT
Updated hourly
America/Denver
Today’s solar times in Denver
Dawn
5:31 AM
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:39 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:35 PM
Sunset
8:13 PM
Dusk
8:43 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 13m
Solar noon
1:07 PM
Coordinates
39.7392, -104.9847
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 39.7392, longitude -104.9847, and the America/Denver time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Denver over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 2, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 13m |
| TomorrowAug 3, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 11m |
| +1 weekAug 9, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 58m |
| +1 monthSep 1, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 04m |
What these times mean
Denver changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Denver throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 40m |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 43m |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 22m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 58m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 43m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 00m |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 22m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:32 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
8:33 PM
June 24
Longest day
14h 59m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 21m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Denver today?
On August 2, 2026, sunrise in Denver, United States is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 8:13 PM (America/Denver).
How long is the day in Denver today?
Today in Denver, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 13m.
When is golden hour in Denver?
Morning golden hour in Denver ends at 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:35 PM.
What time is solar noon in Denver?
Solar noon in Denver is at 1:07 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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