Sunset & Sunrise Today in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Santa Fe: sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 6:27 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Santa Fe is at 6:29 PM and sunrise was at 7:09 AM, giving Santa Fe 11h 19m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Santa Fe at 12:49 PM.
Sitting at 35.69° latitude puts Santa Fe in 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 11 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Santa Fe keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Santa Fe runs from about 5:55 PM to 6:45 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Santa Fe is at 6:27 PM and sunrise at 7:10 AM — about 2m 10s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Santa Fe drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Santa Fe, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Santa Fe ranges from as early as 4:49 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:23 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 34m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 43m.
Moon in Santa Fe today
Sunset today: Santa Fe vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 7:09 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 19m |
| 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 sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 34m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 43m
- Latest sunset 8:23 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:49 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Santa Fe (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 34m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 43m |
Santa Fe sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:09 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 19m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 10s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:11 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 09s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 10s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 08s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 09s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 07s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:15 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 07s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:16 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 07s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:17 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 06s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 05s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:19 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 04s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:20 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 04s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:21 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Santa Fe today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:44 AM | 7:54 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:14 AM | 7:24 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:43 AM | 6:55 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:53 AM | 7:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:55 PM | 6:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Santa Fe by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 47m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 27m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 38m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 31m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 55m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 41m |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 54m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Santa Fe
What time is sunset in Santa Fe today?
Sunset in Santa Fe, New Mexico is at 6:29 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Santa Fe today?
Sunrise in Santa Fe is at 7:09 AM today, with 11h 19m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Santa Fe tomorrow?
Sunrise in Santa Fe tomorrow is at 7:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Santa Fe tomorrow?
Sunset in Santa Fe tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Fe today?
Santa Fe gets 11h 19m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:09 AM and sunset at 6:29 PM.
When is golden hour in Santa Fe?
The evening golden hour in Santa Fe is about 5:55 PM to 6:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Santa Fe?
The evening blue hour in Santa Fe runs from about 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Santa Fe?
After sunset at 6:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Santa Fe at around 6:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Santa Fe?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Santa Fe — is at 12:49 PM today.
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