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What time is sunrise and sunset in Rocky Mountain National Park?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times at this national park. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:02 AM
99° EDawn 6:35 AM

Sunrise in Rocky Mountain National Park was at 7:02:40 AM MDT (10h 38m ago).

Sunset
6:34 PM
261° WDusk 7:01 PM

Sunset in Rocky Mountain National Park will be at 6:34:03 PM MDT (in 54 min).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:47 PM

Daylight
11h 31m
Darkness
9h 47m
Solar noon
12:48 PM
Sun altitude
7.3°
Sun direction
252° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:03 AM
99° EDawn 6:36 AM

Sunrise in Rocky Mountain National Park will be at 7:03:43 AM MDT (in 13h 23m).

Sunset
6:32 PM
261° WDusk 6:59 PM

Sunset in Rocky Mountain National Park will be at 6:32:34 PM MDT (in 24h 52m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Rocky Mountain National Park

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:34 AM
Moonset
8:26 PM

Calendar

America/Denver · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:49 AM6:54 PM12h 05m 04s
2 Fri6:50 AM6:52 PM12h 02m 27s
3 Sat6:51 AM6:51 PM11h 59m 49s
4 Sun6:52 AM6:49 PM11h 57m 12s
5 Mon6:53 AM6:48 PM11h 54m 36s
6 Tue6:54 AM6:46 PM11h 51m 59s
7 Wed6:55 AM6:44 PM11h 49m 23s
8 Thu6:56 AM6:43 PM11h 46m 48s
9 Fri6:57 AM6:41 PM11h 44m 12s
10 Sat6:58 AM6:40 PM11h 41m 37s
11 Sun6:59 AM6:38 PM11h 39m 03s
12 Mon7:00 AM6:37 PM11h 36m 29s
13 Tue7:01 AM6:35 PM11h 33m 55s
14 Wed7:02 AM6:34 PM11h 31m 22s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 31m 22s of daylight·−2m 33s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:35 AM – 7:01 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a7:02 AM12:48 PM6:34 PMhorizon
Time
5:41 PM
Altitude
7.3°
Heading
253° WSW
Light
Daylight

5:41 PM, Daylight, altitude 7.3 degrees

15 Thu7:03 AM6:32 PM11h 28m 50s
16 Fri7:04 AM6:31 PM11h 26m 18s
17 Sat7:05 AM6:29 PM11h 23m 47s
18 Sun7:06 AM6:28 PM11h 21m 16s
19 Mon7:07 AM6:26 PM11h 18m 46s
20 Tue7:09 AM6:25 PM11h 16m 17s
21 Wed7:10 AM6:23 PM11h 13m 48s
22 Thu7:11 AM6:22 PM11h 11m 20s
23 Fri7:12 AM6:21 PM11h 08m 53s
24 Sat7:13 AM6:19 PM11h 06m 27s
25 Sun7:14 AM6:18 PM11h 04m 02s
26 Mon7:15 AM6:17 PM11h 01m 38s
27 Tue7:16 AM6:15 PM10h 59m 14s
28 Wed7:17 AM6:14 PM10h 56m 52s
29 Thu7:18 AM6:13 PM10h 54m 31s
30 Fri7:20 AM6:12 PM10h 52m 10s
31 Sat7:21 AM6:11 PM10h 49m 51s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Rocky Mountain National Park from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Rocky Mountain National Park, United States

What time does the sun rise in Rocky Mountain National Park today?
Sunrise in Rocky Mountain National Park today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:02 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Rocky Mountain National Park today?
Sunset today is at 6:34 PM, after 11h 31m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Rocky Mountain National Park tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:01 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:04 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Rocky Mountain National Park, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Rocky Mountain National Park is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 03m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Rocky Mountain National Park, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Rocky Mountain National Park is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 17m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Rocky Mountain National Park get in summer than in winter?
Rocky Mountain National Park gets 5h 45m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 03m against 9h 17m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Rocky Mountain National Park?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Rocky Mountain National Park is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:32 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Rocky Mountain National Park?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:36 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Rocky Mountain National Park?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 7, 2026, with the sun down by 4:36 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Rocky Mountain National Park?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:31 AM.
Does Rocky Mountain National Park observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rocky Mountain National Park 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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