Sunrise and Sunset in Fort Collins Today
In Fort Collins, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:04 and sets at 18:30. The day length is 11h 27m. Solar noon is reached at 12:47.
Fort Collins: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Fort Collins at 12:47 – 47 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:28, the latest on October 31 at 07:29.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:33 and latest on June 27 at 20:35.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 49 min more daylight than the shortest.
Fort Collins through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:21 | 16:58 | 9 h 36 min | west-southwest 243° | 191 h |
| Feb | 06:53 | 17:35 | 10 h 42 min | west-southwest 254° | 203 h |
| Mar | 07:11 | 19:07 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 253 h |
| Apr | 06:21 | 19:39 | 13 h 18 min | west-northwest 284° | 272 h |
| May | 05:43 | 20:10 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 296° | 292 h |
| Jun | 05:29 | 20:32 | 15 h 4 min | west-northwest 302° | 303 h |
| Jul | 05:42 | 20:29 | 14 h 47 min | west-northwest 299° | 318 h |
| Aug | 06:11 | 19:57 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 289° | 297 h |
| Sep | 06:41 | 19:09 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° | 262 h |
| Oct | 07:11 | 18:19 | 11 h 8 min | west 259° | 237 h |
| Nov | 06:47 | 16:42 | 9 h 55 min | west-southwest 246° | 179 h |
| Dec | 07:16 | 16:34 | 9 h 17 min | west-southwest 239° | 175 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 63° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 318 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 175 – 2,982 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Cheyenne WSFO, WY, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Fort Collins
Morning: 06:47–07:40 · Evening: 17:54–18:47
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Fort Collins, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:47 to 07:40. The evening golden hour extends from 17:54 to 18:47. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Fort Collins
Morning: 06:36–06:47 · Evening: 18:47–18:58
The Blue Hour in Fort Collins offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:36 to 06:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:47 to 18:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Fort Collins
Fort Collins is located at a latitude of 40.59° and a longitude of -105.08°. The city is in the America/Denver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Fort Collins vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Fort Collins
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Fort Collins. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Fort Collins, with up to 15h 5m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Fort Collins sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Fort Collins brings the shortest days with only 9h 16m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Fort Collins
On the same latitude as Fort Collins
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Fort Collins (40.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 27m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Fort Collins
When does the sun rise in Fort Collins today?
Today the sun rises in Fort Collins at 07:04 and sets at 18:30.
How long is the day in Fort Collins today?
The day lasts 11h 27m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Fort Collins today?
In the morning from 06:47–07:40, in the evening from 17:54–18:47.
When is the longest day in Fort Collins?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 5m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 16m.
When does it get dark in Fort Collins today?
It is dark from 18:58, fully dark from 20:01.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Fort Collins. All times are in local time. How it is calculated