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New Orleans Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in New Orleans, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in New Orleans, United States, sunrise is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 7:12 PM (America/Chicago). The day lasts 12h 29m, solar noon is at 12:58 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:15 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:41 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
CDT
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 2:34 AM
Today’s solar times in New Orleans
Dawn
6:20 AM
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:15 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:41 PM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Dusk
7:36 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 29m
Solar noon
12:58 PM
Coordinates
29.9511, -90.0715
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 29.9511, longitude -90.0715, and the America/Chicago time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in New Orleans over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 29m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 27m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 16m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 35m |
What these times mean
New Orleans 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 New Orleans throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 26m |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 09m |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 04m |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 54m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 14m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 39m |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 14m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:00 AM
June 3
Latest sunset
8:06 PM
June 24
Longest day
14h 04m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 13m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from New Orleans with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2045 | 12:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 7:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 1:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 12:20 PM | 103.3% |
| Nov 15, 2077 | 11:07 AM | 93.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in New Orleans today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in New Orleans, United States is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 7:12 PM (America/Chicago).
How long is the day in New Orleans today?
Today in New Orleans, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 29m.
When is golden hour in New Orleans?
Morning golden hour in New Orleans ends at 7:15 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:41 PM.
What time is solar noon in New Orleans?
Solar noon in New Orleans is at 12:58 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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