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El Paso, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in El Paso, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 16, 2026 in El Paso, United States, sunrise is at 7:10 AM and sunset is at 6:34 PM (America/Denver). The day lasts 11h 23m, solar noon is at 12:52 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:01 PM.
Local date
October 16, 2026
Time zone
MDT
Last refreshed
Oct 16, 2026, 2:25 PM
Today’s solar times in El Paso
Dawn
6:46 AM
Sunrise
7:10 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:01 PM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Dusk
6:58 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 23m
Solar noon
12:52 PM
Coordinates
31.7587, -106.4869
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 31.7587, longitude -106.4869, and the America/Denver time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in El Paso over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 16, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 23m |
| TomorrowOct 17, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 21m |
| +1 weekOct 23, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 10m |
| +1 monthNov 15, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 33m |
What these times mean
El Paso changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in El Paso throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 18m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 57m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 02m |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 19m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 25m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 05m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:01 AM
June 5
Latest sunset
8:16 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 13m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 04m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from El Paso with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 10:13 AM | 87.1% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 11:42 AM | 107.7% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 12:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Jan 16, 2056 | 3:16 PM | 97.6% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 11:20 AM | 103.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in El Paso today?
On October 16, 2026, sunrise in El Paso, United States is at 7:10 AM and sunset is at 6:34 PM (America/Denver).
How long is the day in El Paso today?
Today in El Paso, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 23m.
When is golden hour in El Paso?
Morning golden hour in El Paso ends at 7:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:01 PM.
What time is solar noon in El Paso?
Solar noon in El Paso is at 12:52 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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