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Sunrise and sunset in El Paso, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:08 AM–7:40 AM and 6:06 PM–6:38 PM
Times are local time in El Paso. Current time in El Paso →
Sunrise and sunset in El Paso through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 52m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 25m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 55m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 33m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 14m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 5m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 7m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 18m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 40m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 4m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 30m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 57m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 30m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 57m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 25m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 46m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 5m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 13m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 11m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 2m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 42m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 20m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 50m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 23m |
Calculated for 31.76°N, 106.49°W, including daylight saving time where El Paso uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in El Paso this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 13m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 4m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:01 AM on June 5
- Latest sunset: 8:16 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in El Paso today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 6:38 PM in El Paso, giving 11 hours 31 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in El Paso?
The longest day in El Paso in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in El Paso?
The shortest day in El Paso in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in El Paso?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:01 AM on June 5, and the latest sunset is 8:16 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in El Paso?
Today, golden hour in El Paso is from sunrise (7:08 AM) to 7:40 AM in the morning, and from 6:06 PM to sunset (6:38 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.