Sunset & Sunrise Today in Monroe, Louisiana
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Monroe: sunrise 6:38 AM, sunset 7:42 PM.
In Monroe, Louisiana, the sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 7:43 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 05m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Monroe at 1:11 PM.
Monroe lies at latitude 32.51°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 50 seconds. This is summer in Monroe, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Monroe runs from about 7:11 PM to 7:59 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:59 PM to 8:09 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Monroe is at 7:42 PM and sunrise at 6:38 AM — about 1m 51s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Monroe drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Monroe right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Monroe ranges from as early as 5:02 PM (around November 27) to as late as 8:19 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 00m.
Moon in Monroe today
Sunset today: Monroe vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 6:37 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 05m |
| Alexandria | 6:40 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 03m |
Monroe sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 00m
- Latest sunset 8:19 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:02 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 6:00 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Monroe (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 16m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 00m |
Monroe sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:37 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 05m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:38 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 03m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:39 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 51s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:39 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 51s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 52s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:41 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 56m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:41 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 54m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:42 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 52m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:43 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 50m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:43 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 48m | −1m 54s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:44 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 47m | −1m 55s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:44 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 45m | −1m 56s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:45 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 43m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:46 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 41m | −1m 56s |
Twilight times in Monroe today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:10 AM | 9:10 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:41 AM | 8:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:11 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:21 AM | 7:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:11 PM | 7:59 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Monroe by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 6:56 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 27m |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 08m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 09m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Monroe
What time is sunset in Monroe today?
Sunset in Monroe, Louisiana is at 7:43 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Monroe today?
Sunrise in Monroe is at 6:37 AM today, with 13h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Monroe tomorrow?
Sunrise in Monroe tomorrow is at 6:38 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Monroe tomorrow?
Sunset in Monroe tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
How long is the day in Monroe today?
Monroe gets 13h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:37 AM and sunset at 7:43 PM.
When is golden hour in Monroe?
The evening golden hour in Monroe is about 7:11 PM to 7:59 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Monroe?
The evening blue hour in Monroe runs from about 7:59 PM to 8:09 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Monroe?
After sunset at 7:43 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Monroe at around 8:09 PM today.
When is solar noon in Monroe?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Monroe — is at 1:11 PM today.
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