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New Orleans, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in New Orleans, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in New Orleans, United States, sunrise is at 7:03 AM and sunset is at 6:31 PM (America/Chicago). The day lasts 11h 28m, solar noon is at 12:47 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:35 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:59 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
CDT
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 2:23 PM
Today’s solar times in New Orleans
Dawn
6:39 AM
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:35 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:59 PM
Sunset
6:31 PM
Dusk
6:55 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 28m
Solar noon
12:47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 28m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 26m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 16m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 41m |
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 October 15, 2026, sunrise in New Orleans, United States is at 7:03 AM and sunset is at 6:31 PM (America/Chicago).
How long is the day in New Orleans today?
Today in New Orleans, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 28m.
When is golden hour in New Orleans?
Morning golden hour in New Orleans ends at 7:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:59 PM.
What time is solar noon in New Orleans?
Solar noon in New Orleans is at 12:47 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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