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What time is sunrise and sunset in Fort Collins?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Fort Collins, Colorado. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:03 AM
99° EDawn 6:35 AM

Sunrise in Fort Collins was at 7:03:15 AM MDT (9h 58m ago).

Sunset
6:28 PM
261° WDusk 6:56 PM

Sunset in Fort Collins will be at 6:28:41 PM MDT (in 1h 28m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:44 PM

Daylight
11h 25m
Darkness
9h 47m
Solar noon
12:46 PM
Sun altitude
13.8°
Sun direction
246° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:04 AM
100° EDawn 6:36 AM

Sunrise in Fort Collins will be at 7:04:19 AM MDT (in 14h 3m).

Sunset
6:27 PM
260° WDusk 6:54 PM

Sunset in Fort Collins will be at 6:27:10 PM MDT (in 25h 26m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Fort Collins

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:32 AM
Moonset
8:23 PM

Calendar

America/Denver · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:49 AM6:49 PM11h 59m 28s
2 Fri6:50 AM6:47 PM11h 56m 49s
3 Sat6:51 AM6:46 PM11h 54m 10s
4 Sun6:52 AM6:44 PM11h 51m 32s
5 Mon6:53 AM6:42 PM11h 48m 53s
6 Tue6:54 AM6:41 PM11h 46m 15s
7 Wed6:55 AM6:39 PM11h 43m 38s
8 Thu6:56 AM6:37 PM11h 41m 00s
9 Fri6:58 AM6:36 PM11h 38m 23s
10 Sat6:59 AM6:34 PM11h 35m 47s
11 Sun7:00 AM6:33 PM11h 33m 11s
12 Mon7:01 AM6:31 PM11h 30m 35s
13 Tue7:02 AM6:30 PM11h 28m 00s
14 Wed7:03 AM6:28 PM11h 25m 25s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 25m 25s of daylight·−2m 35s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:35 AM – 6:56 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a7:03 AM12:46 PM6:28 PMhorizon
Time
5:01 PM
Altitude
13.8°
Heading
246° WSW
Light
Daylight

5:01 PM, Daylight, altitude 13.8 degrees

15 Thu7:04 AM6:27 PM11h 22m 51s
16 Fri7:05 AM6:25 PM11h 20m 17s
17 Sat7:06 AM6:24 PM11h 17m 44s
18 Sun7:07 AM6:22 PM11h 15m 11s
19 Mon7:08 AM6:21 PM11h 12m 39s
20 Tue7:09 AM6:19 PM11h 10m 08s
21 Wed7:10 AM6:18 PM11h 07m 38s
22 Thu7:11 AM6:17 PM11h 05m 08s
23 Fri7:13 AM6:15 PM11h 02m 39s
24 Sat7:14 AM6:14 PM11h 00m 11s
25 Sun7:15 AM6:12 PM10h 57m 44s
26 Mon7:16 AM6:11 PM10h 55m 17s
27 Tue7:17 AM6:10 PM10h 52m 52s
28 Wed7:18 AM6:09 PM10h 50m 28s
29 Thu7:19 AM6:07 PM10h 48m 04s
30 Fri7:20 AM6:06 PM10h 45m 42s
31 Sat7:22 AM6:05 PM10h 43m 21s

Photos

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Sunset | Fort Collins Colorado '08View on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Fort Collins, United States

What time does the sun rise in Fort Collins today?
Sunrise in Fort Collins today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:03 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Fort Collins today?
Sunset today is at 6:28 PM, after 11h 25m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Fort Collins tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:56 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:59 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Fort Collins, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Fort Collins is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 04m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Fort Collins, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Fort Collins, Colorado is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 16m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Fort Collins get in summer than in winter?
Fort Collins gets 5h 48m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 04m against 9h 16m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Fort Collins?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Fort Collins is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:29 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Fort Collins?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:35 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Fort Collins?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 7, 2026, with the sun down by 4:33 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Fort Collins?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:29 AM.
Does Fort Collins observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fort Collins uses Mountain Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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