Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hobbs, New Mexico
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hobbs: sunrise 6:56 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Hobbs is at 6:20 PM and sunrise was at 6:56 AM, giving Hobbs 11h 24m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Hobbs, is at 12:38 PM.
Sitting at 32.70° latitude puts Hobbs in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 56 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Hobbs keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Hobbs's golden hour, about 5:48 PM to 6:36 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:36 PM to 6:45 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hobbs is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 6:56 AM — about 1m 56s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hobbs drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Hobbs, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hobbs ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:04 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 17m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 59m.
Moon in Hobbs today
Sunset today: Hobbs vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 6:56 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 24m |
| Odessa | 7:52 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 25m |
| Midland | 7:51 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 25m |
| Roswell | 7:02 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 23m |
| Lubbock | 7:51 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 22m |
Hobbs sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 17m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 59m
- Latest sunset 8:04 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:44 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hobbs (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 17m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 59m |
Hobbs sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:56 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 24m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:56 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 56s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:57 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 56s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:58 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:59 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:59 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:00 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 54s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:01 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 53s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 53s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 51s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:04 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 50s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:06 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 50s |
Twilight times in Hobbs today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:33 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:14 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:30 AM | 6:45 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:40 AM | 7:28 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:48 PM | 6:36 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hobbs by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 02m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 28m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 09m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 15m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 43m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 50m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 08m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hobbs
What time is sunset in Hobbs today?
Sunset in Hobbs, New Mexico is at 6:20 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hobbs today?
Sunrise in Hobbs is at 6:56 AM today, with 11h 24m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hobbs tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hobbs tomorrow is at 6:56 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Hobbs tomorrow?
Sunset in Hobbs tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Hobbs today?
Hobbs gets 11h 24m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:56 AM and sunset at 6:20 PM.
When is golden hour in Hobbs?
The evening golden hour in Hobbs is about 5:48 PM to 6:36 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hobbs?
The evening blue hour in Hobbs runs from about 6:36 PM to 6:45 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hobbs?
After sunset at 6:20 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hobbs at around 6:45 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hobbs?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hobbs — is at 12:38 PM today.
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