What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Thornton, CO?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Thornton, Colorado. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Thornton at the bottom of the page.

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:33 am

Dawn: 5:01 am

Sunrise today in Thornton was at 5:33 AM MDT ().

Sunset

8:25 pm

Dusk: 8:57 pm

Sunset today in Thornton will be at 8:25 PM MDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:33 am

Dawn: 5:01 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Thornton will be at 5:33 AM MDT ().

Sunset

8:26 pm

Dusk: 8:58 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Thornton will be at 8:26 PM MDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Thornton

Sunrise and sunset photos of Thornton, CO from Flickr.

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DRGW Signal Bridge at Utah Jct. Denver, CO August 8, 2020
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Calendar Thornton Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Thornton, Colorado. Discover Thornton, CO's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Thornton

When is the shortest day in Thornton, CO?

The shortest day of the year in Thornton, Colorado (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Thornton, CO?

The shortest day of 2026 in Thornton, Colorado will be 9 hours and 20 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Thornton, CO?

The longest day in Thornton, Colorado (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 21, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Thornton, CO?

The longest day of 2026 in Thornton, Colorado will have 15 hours and 0 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Thornton, CO get in summer vs winter?

Thornton, Colorado gets 5 hours and 39 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 0 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 20 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Thornton, CO?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Thornton, Colorado will be on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:32 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Thornton, CO?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Thornton, Colorado will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:28 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Thornton, CO?

The latest sunset time in Thornton, Colorado will be on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Thornton, CO?

The earliest sunset time in Thornton, Colorado will be on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM.

National Parks near Thornton: Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge.

Thornton is a city in Adams and Weld counties in the U.S. state of Colorado, located between Denver and Boulder. Thornton is the sixth-most populous city in the state of Colorado and the 213th-most populous city in the United States.

Thornton, CO
39.86804,-104.97192
Timezone: America/Denver