Sunrise and Sunset in Hobbs Today
In Hobbs, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:52 and sets at 18:26. The day length is 11h 34m. Solar noon is reached at 12:39.
Hobbs: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hobbs at 12:40 – 40 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:44, the latest on March 8 at 07:11.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 16:46 and latest on June 29 at 20:04.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 19 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hobbs 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 | 06:54 | 17:09 | 10 h 15 min | west-southwest 245° | 217 h |
| Feb | 06:35 | 17:38 | 11 h 3 min | west-southwest 256° | 223 h |
| Mar | 07:02 | 19:00 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 281 h |
| Apr | 06:22 | 19:22 | 13 h 0 min | west-northwest 283° | 308 h |
| May | 05:53 | 19:44 | 13 h 51 min | west-northwest 293° | 343 h |
| Jun | 05:44 | 20:02 | 14 h 18 min | west-northwest 299° | 345 h |
| Jul | 05:55 | 20:01 | 14 h 6 min | west-northwest 296° | 328 h |
| Aug | 06:16 | 19:37 | 13 h 21 min | west-northwest 287° | 301 h |
| Sep | 06:36 | 18:58 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° | 263 h |
| Oct | 06:56 | 18:19 | 11 h 23 min | west 260° | 270 h |
| Nov | 06:22 | 16:51 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 248° | 215 h |
| Dec | 06:47 | 16:48 | 10 h 1 min | west-southwest 243° | 210 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 345 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 210 – 3,304 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Roswell/Industrial Air Park NM, mean 1962–1982 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Hobbs
Morning: 06:37–07:25 · Evening: 17:53–18:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hobbs, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:37 to 07:25. The evening golden hour extends from 17:53 to 18:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hobbs
Morning: 06:27–06:37 · Evening: 18:41–18:51
The Blue Hour in Hobbs offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:27 to 06:37, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:41 to 18:51, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hobbs
Hobbs is located at a latitude of 32.71° and a longitude of -103.14°. The city is in the America/Denver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hobbs vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hobbs
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hobbs. 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 Hobbs, with up to 14h 18m 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 Hobbs 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 Hobbs brings the shortest days with only 10h 0m 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.
On the same latitude as Hobbs
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hobbs (32.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 34m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Hobbs
When does the sun rise in Hobbs today?
Today the sun rises in Hobbs at 06:51 and sets at 18:27.
How long is the day in Hobbs today?
The day lasts 11h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hobbs today?
In the morning from 06:36–07:24, in the evening from 17:55–18:43.
When is the longest day in Hobbs?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 18m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 0m.
When does it get dark in Hobbs today?
It is dark from 18:52, fully dark from 19:49.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hobbs. All times are in local time. How it is calculated