Sunrise and Sunset in New Orleans Today
In New Orleans, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:17 and sets at 17:10. The day length is 10h 53m. Solar noon is reached at 11:43.
New Orleans: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in New Orleans at 11:43 – 17 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 05:58, the latest on March 8 at 07:18.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 17:00 and latest on June 30 at 20:05.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 51 min more daylight than the shortest.
New Orleans 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 | 06:56 | 17:23 | 10 h 26 min | west-southwest 246° | 153 h |
| Feb | 06:39 | 17:49 | 11 h 9 min | west-southwest 256° | 162 h |
| Mar | 07:09 | 19:08 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 219 h |
| Apr | 06:33 | 19:27 | 12 h 54 min | west-northwest 282° | 252 h |
| May | 06:06 | 19:46 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 293° | 279 h |
| Jun | 05:58 | 20:02 | 14 h 4 min | west-northwest 298° | 274 h |
| Jul | 06:09 | 20:02 | 13 h 53 min | west-northwest 295° | 257 h |
| Aug | 06:27 | 19:41 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 286° | 252 h |
| Sep | 06:44 | 19:05 | 12 h 21 min | west 274° | 229 h |
| Oct | 07:02 | 18:29 | 11 h 27 min | west 260° | 243 h |
| Nov | 06:25 | 17:04 | 10 h 39 min | west-southwest 249° | 172 h |
| Dec | 06:48 | 17:02 | 10 h 14 min | west-southwest 243° | 158 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 279 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 153 – 2,650 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station New Orleans, LA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in New Orleans
Morning: 06:01–06:50 · Evening: 16:36–17:25
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In New Orleans, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:01 to 06:50. The evening golden hour extends from 16:36 to 17:25. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in New Orleans
Morning: 05:52–06:01 · Evening: 17:25–17:34
The Blue Hour in New Orleans offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:52 to 06:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:25 to 17:34, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About New Orleans
New Orleans is located at a latitude of 29.95° and a longitude of -90.07°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in New Orleans vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in New Orleans
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in New Orleans. 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 New Orleans, with up to 14h 5m 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans brings the shortest days with only 10h 13m 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.
Cities near New Orleans
On the same latitude as New Orleans
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as New Orleans (30° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 53m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in New Orleans
When does the sun rise in New Orleans today?
Today the sun rises in New Orleans at 06:17 and sets at 17:10.
How long is the day in New Orleans today?
The day lasts 10h 53m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in New Orleans today?
In the morning from 06:01–06:50, in the evening from 16:36–17:25.
When is the longest day in New Orleans?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 5m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 13m.
When does it get dark in New Orleans today?
It is dark from 17:34, fully dark from 18:31.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of New Orleans. All times are in local time. How it is calculated