Sunset & Sunrise Today in New Orleans, Louisiana
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in New Orleans: sunrise 7:03 AM, sunset 6:28 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over New Orleans at 6:29 PM, having risen at 7:02 AM. That works out to 11h 26m of daylight today. Local solar noon in New Orleans falls at 12:46 PM.
New Orleans lies at latitude 29.95°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 44 seconds. This is autumn in New Orleans, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in New Orleans this evening is roughly 5:57 PM–6:44 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:44 PM to 6:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in New Orleans is at 6:28 PM and sunrise at 7:03 AM — about 1m 44s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in New Orleans drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in New Orleans, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in New Orleans ranges from as early as 4:59 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:05 PM (around June 27). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 12m.
Moon in New Orleans today
Sunset today: New Orleans vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 7:02 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 26m |
| Marrero | 7:02 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 26m |
| Metairie | 7:02 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 26m |
| Metairie Terrace | 7:02 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 26m |
| Kenner | 7:03 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 26m |
New Orleans sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 12m
- Latest sunset 8:05 PM (June 27)
- Earliest sunset 4:59 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:58 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:18 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in New Orleans (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 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 12m |
New Orleans sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:02 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 26m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:03 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 44s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:03 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 44s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:04 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 43s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:05 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 42s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:06 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 42s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:07 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 41s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:07 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 40s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 40s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:09 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:09 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 38s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 37s |
Twilight times in New Orleans today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:42 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:10 AM | 7:21 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:37 AM | 6:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:47 AM | 7:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:57 PM | 6:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in New Orleans 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 | 6:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 19m |
| June | 6:00 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 56m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 01m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 33m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:14 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 58m |
| December | 6:38 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for New Orleans
What time is sunset in New Orleans today?
Sunset in New Orleans, Louisiana is at 6:29 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in New Orleans today?
Sunrise in New Orleans is at 7:02 AM today, with 11h 26m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in New Orleans tomorrow?
Sunrise in New Orleans tomorrow is at 7:03 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
What time is sunset in New Orleans tomorrow?
Sunset in New Orleans tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
How long is the day in New Orleans today?
New Orleans gets 11h 26m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:02 AM and sunset at 6:29 PM.
When is golden hour in New Orleans?
The evening golden hour in New Orleans is about 5:57 PM to 6:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in New Orleans?
The evening blue hour in New Orleans runs from about 6:44 PM to 6:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in New Orleans?
After sunset at 6:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in New Orleans at around 6:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in New Orleans?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over New Orleans — is at 12:46 PM today.
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