El Paso Sunrise & Sunset in October 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: March 3, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for El Paso, Texas throughout October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of October in El Paso reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During October, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in El Paso benefit from accurate October sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding October's sun time patterns in El Paso, Texas enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. The daily variations in sun times during October may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

October is a seasonal transition month for El Paso in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

October daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 21m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 35m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 56m shorter by month end.

Key October Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 8:00 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 8:21 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 7:54 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 7:19 PM
  • Day length change: -1h 56m from start to end of month

October averages

  • Average sunrise: 8:10 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:35 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 25m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Oct 18:00 AM7:54 PM11h 54m8:00 AM - 8:32 AM7:21 PM - 7:54 PM
Oct 28:00 AM7:52 PM11h 52m8:00 AM - 8:33 AM7:20 PM - 7:52 PM
Oct 38:01 AM7:51 PM11h 50m8:01 AM - 8:33 AM7:19 PM - 7:51 PM
Oct 48:02 AM7:50 PM11h 48m8:02 AM - 8:34 AM7:17 PM - 7:50 PM
Oct 58:02 AM7:48 PM11h 46m8:02 AM - 8:35 AM7:16 PM - 7:48 PM
Oct 68:03 AM7:47 PM11h 44m8:03 AM - 8:35 AM7:15 PM - 7:47 PM
Oct 78:04 AM7:46 PM11h 42m8:04 AM - 8:36 AM7:13 PM - 7:46 PM
Oct 88:04 AM7:45 PM11h 40m8:04 AM - 8:37 AM7:12 PM - 7:45 PM
Oct 98:05 AM7:43 PM11h 38m8:05 AM - 8:37 AM7:11 PM - 7:43 PM
Oct 108:06 AM7:42 PM11h 36m8:06 AM - 8:38 AM7:10 PM - 7:42 PM
Oct 118:06 AM7:41 PM11h 35m8:06 AM - 8:39 AM7:08 PM - 7:41 PM
Oct 128:07 AM7:40 PM11h 33m8:07 AM - 8:40 AM7:07 PM - 7:40 PM
Oct 138:08 AM7:38 PM11h 31m8:08 AM - 8:40 AM7:06 PM - 7:38 PM
Oct 148:08 AM7:37 PM11h 29m8:08 AM - 8:41 AM7:05 PM - 7:37 PM
Oct 158:09 AM7:36 PM11h 27m8:09 AM - 8:42 AM7:03 PM - 7:36 PM
Oct 168:10 AM7:35 PM11h 25m8:10 AM - 8:43 AM7:02 PM - 7:35 PM
Oct 178:10 AM7:34 PM11h 23m8:10 AM - 8:43 AM7:01 PM - 7:34 PM
Oct 188:11 AM7:33 PM11h 21m8:11 AM - 8:44 AM7:00 PM - 7:33 PM
Oct 198:12 AM7:32 PM11h 20m8:12 AM - 8:45 AM6:59 PM - 7:32 PM
Oct 208:13 AM7:30 PM11h 18m8:13 AM - 8:46 AM6:57 PM - 7:30 PM
Oct 218:13 AM7:29 PM11h 16m8:13 AM - 8:47 AM6:56 PM - 7:29 PM
Oct 228:14 AM7:28 PM11h 14m8:14 AM - 8:47 AM6:55 PM - 7:28 PM
Oct 238:15 AM7:27 PM11h 12m8:15 AM - 8:48 AM6:54 PM - 7:27 PM
Oct 248:16 AM7:26 PM11h 10m8:16 AM - 8:49 AM6:53 PM - 7:26 PM
Oct 258:16 AM7:25 PM11h 9m8:16 AM - 8:50 AM6:52 PM - 7:25 PM
Oct 268:17 AM7:24 PM11h 7m8:17 AM - 8:51 AM6:51 PM - 7:24 PM
Oct 278:18 AM7:23 PM11h 5m8:18 AM - 8:52 AM6:50 PM - 7:23 PM
Oct 288:19 AM7:22 PM11h 3m8:19 AM - 8:52 AM6:49 PM - 7:22 PM
Oct 298:20 AM7:21 PM11h 2m8:20 AM - 8:53 AM6:48 PM - 7:21 PM
Oct 308:20 AM7:20 PM11h 0m8:20 AM - 8:54 AM6:47 PM - 7:20 PM
Oct 318:21 AM7:19 PM10h 58m8:21 AM - 8:55 AM6:46 PM - 7:19 PM

Last updated: March 3, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in El Paso in October

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through October as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for El Paso, Texas, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in October.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in El Paso, Texas in October?

Today, the sun rises in El Paso, Texas at 7:32 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in El Paso, Texas in October?

Today, the sun sets in El Paso, Texas at 7:06 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in El Paso, Texas in October?

Today's daylight in El Paso, Texas lasts about 11h 34m. As we move through October, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in El Paso, Texas?

Golden hour in El Paso, Texas refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.