Sunset & Sunrise Today in Metairie, Louisiana
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Metairie: sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 8:02 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Metairie at 8:02 PM, having risen at 6:10 AM. That works out to 13h 52m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Metairie at 1:06 PM.
Metairie lies at latitude 29.98°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 53 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Metairie keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Metairie runs from about 7:29 PM to 8:19 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:19 PM to 8:30 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Metairie is at 8:02 PM and sunrise at 6:10 AM — about 0m 55s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Metairie drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Metairie right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Metairie ranges from as early as 5:00 PM (around November 25) to as late as 8:05 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 12m.
Moon in Metairie today
Sunset today: Metairie vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie | 6:10 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 52m |
| Metairie Terrace | 6:10 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 52m |
| New Orleans | 6:09 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 52m |
| Kenner | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 52m |
| Gulfport | 6:05 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 54m |
Metairie sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 12m
- Latest sunset 8:05 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:00 PM (around November 25)
- Earliest sunrise 5:59 AM (around June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:18 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Metairie (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 04m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 12m |
Metairie sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:10 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 52m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:10 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 51m | −0m 55s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 50m | −0m 56s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:11 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 49m | −0m 59s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:12 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 48m | −1m 00s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:12 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 47m | −1m 02s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:13 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 46m | −1m 04s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:14 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 45m | −1m 05s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:14 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 44m | −1m 07s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:15 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 43m | −1m 09s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:15 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 42m | −1m 10s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:16 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 41m | −1m 11s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:17 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 39m | −1m 13s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:17 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 38m | −1m 15s |
Twilight times in Metairie today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:35 AM | 9:36 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:10 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:42 AM | 8:30 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:53 AM | 6:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:29 PM | 8:19 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Metairie.
Sunrise & sunset in Metairie by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 15m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 33m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 19m |
| June | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 56m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 02m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 33m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:14 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 58m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Metairie.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Metairie
What time is sunset in Metairie today?
Sunset in Metairie, Louisiana is at 8:02 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Metairie today?
Sunrise in Metairie is at 6:10 AM today, with 13h 52m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Metairie tomorrow?
Sunrise in Metairie tomorrow is at 6:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Metairie tomorrow?
Sunset in Metairie tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in Metairie today?
Metairie gets 13h 52m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:10 AM and sunset at 8:02 PM.
When is golden hour in Metairie?
The evening golden hour in Metairie is about 7:29 PM to 8:19 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Metairie?
The evening blue hour in Metairie runs from about 8:19 PM to 8:30 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Metairie?
After sunset at 8:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Metairie at around 8:30 PM today.
When is solar noon in Metairie?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Metairie — is at 1:06 PM today.
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