Sunrise & sunset times in New Orleans, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 20:03 in New Orleans. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in New Orleans
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in New Orleans 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 New Orleans when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in New Orleans (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at New Orleans’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:56 | 17:23 | 12:09 | 10h 26m |
| February | 06:39 | 17:49 | 12:14 | 11h 09m |
| March | 07:09 | 19:08 | 13:09 | 11h 58m |
| April | 06:33 | 19:27 | 13:00 | 12h 54m |
| May | 06:06 | 19:46 | 12:56 | 13h 39m |
| June | 05:58 | 20:02 | 13:00 | 14h 03m |
| July | 06:09 | 20:02 | 13:06 | 13h 53m |
| August | 06:27 | 19:41 | 13:04 | 13h 13m |
| September | 06:44 | 19:05 | 12:55 | 12h 20m |
| October | 07:02 | 18:29 | 12:46 | 11h 27m |
| November | 06:25 | 17:04 | 11:44 | 10h 38m |
| December | 06:48 | 17:02 | 11:55 | 10h 13m |
Solar year in New Orleans (2026)
Day length in New Orleans swings by 3h 51m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in New Orleans
Longest day in New Orleans: 13h 56m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 4m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 46m.
Moon tonight in New Orleans
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 New Orleans today?▼
The sun rises at 06:09 America/Chicago in New Orleans, United States today.
What time is sunset in New Orleans today?▼
The sun sets at 20:03 America/Chicago in New Orleans today.
How long is the day in New Orleans today?▼
Daylight in New Orleans today lasts 13 hours and 53 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in New Orleans?▼
The morning golden hour in New Orleans runs from 05:42 to 06:43, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:28 to 20:29.
What is the timezone of New Orleans?▼
New Orleans uses the America/Chicago timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in New Orleans?▼
The longest day of 2026 in New Orleans is 21 June 2026, with 14h 04m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in New Orleans?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in New Orleans is 21 December 2026, with 10h 13m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in New Orleans?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in New Orleans swings by 3h 51m.