Sunset & Sunrise Today in Enchanted Hills, New Mexico
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Enchanted Hills: sunrise 7:12 AM, sunset 6:30 PM.
In Enchanted Hills, New Mexico, the sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 6:31 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 19m of daylight. Local solar noon in Enchanted Hills falls at 12:52 PM.
Because Enchanted Hills is at 35.34° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 9 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Enchanted Hills move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Enchanted Hills runs from about 5:58 PM to 6:48 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Enchanted Hills is at 6:30 PM and sunrise at 7:12 AM — about 2m 8s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Enchanted Hills drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Enchanted Hills, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Enchanted Hills ranges from as early as 4:53 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 32m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 45m.
Moon in Enchanted Hills today
Sunset today: Enchanted Hills vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanted Hills | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 19m |
| Rio Rancho | 7:12 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 20m |
| Albuquerque | 7:12 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 20m |
| South Valley | 7:12 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 20m |
| Santa Fe | 7:09 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 19m |
Enchanted Hills sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 32m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 45m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:53 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:51 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Enchanted Hills (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 32m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 45m |
Enchanted Hills sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 19m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:12 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 08s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:13 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 08s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 08s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:15 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 07s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 06s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 06s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 05s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:19 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 05s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:19 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 04s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:20 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 04s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:21 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 02s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 02s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Enchanted Hills today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:47 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:16 AM | 7:27 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:46 AM | 6:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:55 AM | 7:45 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:58 PM | 6:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Enchanted Hills by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 49m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 28m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:15 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 37m |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 22m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 53m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 42m |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 56m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Enchanted Hills
What time is sunset in Enchanted Hills today?
Sunset in Enchanted Hills, New Mexico is at 6:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Enchanted Hills today?
Sunrise in Enchanted Hills is at 7:12 AM today, with 11h 19m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Enchanted Hills tomorrow?
Sunrise in Enchanted Hills tomorrow is at 7:12 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Enchanted Hills tomorrow?
Sunset in Enchanted Hills tomorrow is at 6:30 PM.
How long is the day in Enchanted Hills today?
Enchanted Hills gets 11h 19m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:12 AM and sunset at 6:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Enchanted Hills?
The evening golden hour in Enchanted Hills is about 5:58 PM to 6:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Enchanted Hills?
The evening blue hour in Enchanted Hills runs from about 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Enchanted Hills?
After sunset at 6:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Enchanted Hills at around 6:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Enchanted Hills?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Enchanted Hills — is at 12:52 PM today.
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