Sunrise and Sunset in Albuquerque Today
In Albuquerque, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:31 and sets at 17:08. The day length is 10h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 11:50.
Albuquerque: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Albuquerque at 11:50 – 10 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 05:51, the latest on October 31 at 07:26.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:54 and latest on June 28 at 20:24.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 44 min more daylight than the shortest.
Albuquerque through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:14 | 17:18 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 245° | 234 h |
| Feb | 06:52 | 17:49 | 10 h 57 min | west-southwest 255° | 225 h |
| Mar | 07:17 | 19:14 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 270 h |
| Apr | 06:34 | 19:39 | 13 h 5 min | west-northwest 283° | 305 h |
| May | 06:02 | 20:03 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 294° | 347 h |
| Jun | 05:51 | 20:22 | 14 h 31 min | west-northwest 300° | 359 h |
| Jul | 06:03 | 20:21 | 14 h 17 min | west-northwest 297° | 335 h |
| Aug | 06:26 | 19:54 | 13 h 28 min | west-northwest 288° | 314 h |
| Sep | 06:49 | 19:13 | 12 h 24 min | west 274° | 287 h |
| Oct | 07:12 | 18:31 | 11 h 19 min | west 260° | 281 h |
| Nov | 06:41 | 17:00 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 248° | 234 h |
| Dec | 07:07 | 16:56 | 9 h 49 min | west-southwest 242° | 223 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 359 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 223 – 3,414 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Albuquerque/Int'l Arpt NM, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Albuquerque
Morning: 06:15–07:07 · Evening: 16:32–17:24
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Albuquerque, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:15 to 07:07. The evening golden hour extends from 16:32 to 17:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Albuquerque
Morning: 06:05–06:15 · Evening: 17:24–17:34
The Blue Hour in Albuquerque offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:05 to 06:15, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:24 to 17:34, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Albuquerque
Albuquerque is located at a latitude of 35.08° and a longitude of -106.65°. The city is in the America/Denver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Albuquerque vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Albuquerque
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Albuquerque. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Albuquerque, with up to 14h 31m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Albuquerque sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Albuquerque brings the shortest days with only 9h 48m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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On the same latitude as Albuquerque
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Albuquerque (35.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 37m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Albuquerque
When does the sun rise in Albuquerque today?
Today the sun rises in Albuquerque at 06:31 and sets at 17:08.
How long is the day in Albuquerque today?
The day lasts 10h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Albuquerque today?
In the morning from 06:15–07:07, in the evening from 16:32–17:24.
When is the longest day in Albuquerque?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 31m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 48m.
When does it get dark in Albuquerque today?
It is dark from 17:34, fully dark from 18:34.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Albuquerque. All times are in local time. How it is calculated