Sunset & Sunrise Today in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Albuquerque: sunrise 6:04 AM, sunset 8:20 PM.
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 8:20 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 16m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Albuquerque at 1:12 PM.
Albuquerque lies at latitude 35.08°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 5 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Albuquerque keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Albuquerque's golden hour, about 7:45 PM to 8:39 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:39 PM to 8:50 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Albuquerque is at 8:20 PM and sunrise at 6:04 AM — about 1m 8s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Albuquerque drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Albuquerque right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Albuquerque ranges from as early as 4:54 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:24 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 30m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 47m.
Moon in Albuquerque today
Sunset today: Albuquerque vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 6:04 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 16m |
| Rio Rancho | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 17m |
| Enchanted Hills | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 17m |
| Santa Fe | 5:59 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 19m |
Albuquerque sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 30m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 47m
- Latest sunset 8:24 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:54 PM (around November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:52 AM (around June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Albuquerque (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 30m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 47m |
Albuquerque sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 16m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:04 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 08s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:05 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 10s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:06 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 12s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:06 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 14s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:07 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 17s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:08 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 18s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:08 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 21s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:09 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 22s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:10 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 25s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:11 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 26s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:11 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 28s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:12 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:13 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 31s |
Twilight times in Albuquerque today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:20 AM | 10:04 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:59 AM | 9:25 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:34 AM | 8:50 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:45 AM | 6:39 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:45 PM | 8:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Albuquerque.
Sunrise & sunset in Albuquerque by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 50m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:15 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 28m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 43m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 57m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Albuquerque.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Albuquerque
What time is sunset in Albuquerque today?
Sunset in Albuquerque, New Mexico is at 8:20 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Albuquerque today?
Sunrise in Albuquerque is at 6:04 AM today, with 14h 16m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Albuquerque tomorrow?
Sunrise in Albuquerque tomorrow is at 6:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Albuquerque tomorrow?
Sunset in Albuquerque tomorrow is at 8:20 PM.
How long is the day in Albuquerque today?
Albuquerque gets 14h 16m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:04 AM and sunset at 8:20 PM.
When is golden hour in Albuquerque?
The evening golden hour in Albuquerque is about 7:45 PM to 8:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Albuquerque?
The evening blue hour in Albuquerque runs from about 8:39 PM to 8:50 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Albuquerque?
After sunset at 8:20 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Albuquerque at around 8:50 PM today.
When is solar noon in Albuquerque?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Albuquerque — is at 1:12 PM today.
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