Sunset & Sunrise Today in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Las Cruces: sunrise 6:11 AM, sunset 8:14 PM.
Las Cruces, New Mexico sees the sun come up at 6:11 AM and go down at 8:14 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 03m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Las Cruces falls at 1:13 PM.
Sitting at 32.31° latitude puts Las Cruces in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 59 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Las Cruces move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Las Cruces this evening is roughly 7:40 PM–8:32 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:32 PM to 8:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Las Cruces is at 8:14 PM and sunrise at 6:11 AM — about 1m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Las Cruces drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Las Cruces right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Las Cruces ranges from as early as 5:01 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:17 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 15m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 01m.
Moon in Las Cruces today
Sunset today: Las Cruces vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 6:11 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 03m |
| El Paso | 6:11 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 00m |
Las Cruces sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 15m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 01m
- Latest sunset 8:17 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:01 PM (around November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:59 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Las Cruces (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 | 6:01 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 15m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 01m |
Las Cruces sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:11 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 03m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:11 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 00s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:12 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 03s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:13 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 04s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:13 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 07s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:14 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 08s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:15 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 10s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:15 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 12s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:16 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 14s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:16 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 16s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:17 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 51m | −1m 17s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:18 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 50m | −1m 19s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:18 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 20s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:19 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 47m | −1m 22s |
Twilight times in Las Cruces today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:33 AM | 9:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:09 AM | 9:16 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:43 AM | 8:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:53 AM | 6:45 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:40 PM | 8:32 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Las Cruces.
Sunrise & sunset in Las Cruces by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 04m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 39m |
| March | 6:34 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 27m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 07m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 13m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 6:50 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Las Cruces.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Las Cruces
What time is sunset in Las Cruces today?
Sunset in Las Cruces, New Mexico is at 8:14 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Las Cruces today?
Sunrise in Las Cruces is at 6:11 AM today, with 14h 03m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Las Cruces tomorrow?
Sunrise in Las Cruces tomorrow is at 6:11 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:14 PM.
What time is sunset in Las Cruces tomorrow?
Sunset in Las Cruces tomorrow is at 8:14 PM.
How long is the day in Las Cruces today?
Las Cruces gets 14h 03m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:11 AM and sunset at 8:14 PM.
When is golden hour in Las Cruces?
The evening golden hour in Las Cruces is about 7:40 PM to 8:32 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Las Cruces?
The evening blue hour in Las Cruces runs from about 8:32 PM to 8:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Las Cruces?
After sunset at 8:14 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Las Cruces at around 8:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in Las Cruces?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Las Cruces — is at 1:13 PM today.
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