Sunrise & sunset times in El Paso, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:42 and sets at 19:28 in El Paso. All times are shown in the America/Denver timezone.
Today in El Paso
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Golden hour in El Paso today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in El Paso when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in El Paso (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at El Paso’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:06 | 17:24 | 12:15 | 10h 18m |
| February | 06:47 | 17:52 | 12:20 | 11h 05m |
| March | 07:15 | 19:14 | 13:14 | 11h 58m |
| April | 06:37 | 19:35 | 13:05 | 12h 57m |
| May | 06:09 | 19:55 | 13:02 | 13h 46m |
| June | 06:00 | 20:12 | 13:06 | 14h 12m |
| July | 06:11 | 20:12 | 13:11 | 14h 01m |
| August | 06:31 | 19:49 | 13:10 | 13h 18m |
| September | 06:50 | 19:11 | 13:01 | 12h 21m |
| October | 07:09 | 18:33 | 12:51 | 11h 24m |
| November | 06:34 | 17:06 | 11:50 | 10h 32m |
| December | 06:58 | 17:03 | 12:01 | 10h 05m |
Solar year in El Paso (2026)
Day length in El Paso swings by 4h 09m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in El Paso
Longest day in El Paso: 14h 5m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 55m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 37m.
Moon tonight in El Paso
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in El Paso today?▼
The sun rises at 06:42 America/Denver in El Paso, United States today.
What time is sunset in El Paso today?▼
The sun sets at 19:28 America/Denver in El Paso today.
How long is the day in El Paso today?▼
Daylight in El Paso today lasts 12 hours and 46 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in El Paso?▼
The morning golden hour in El Paso runs from 06:17 to 07:14, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:55 to 19:53.
What is the timezone of El Paso?▼
El Paso uses the America/Denver timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in El Paso?▼
The longest day of 2026 in El Paso is 21 June 2026, with 14h 13m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in El Paso?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in El Paso is 21 December 2026, with 10h 05m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in El Paso?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in El Paso swings by 4h 09m.