El Paso Sunrise & Sunset in September 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for El Paso, Texas throughout September 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 September in El Paso reflect the equinox periods. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During September, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in El Paso benefit from accurate September 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 September'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 September 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.

September 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.

September daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 17m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 38m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 55m shorter by month end.

Key September Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: September 1 at 7:42 AM
  • Latest sunrise: September 30 at 7:59 AM
  • Earliest sunset: September 1 at 8:33 PM
  • Latest sunset: September 30 at 7:55 PM
  • Day length change: -1h 55m from start to end of month

September averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:51 AM
  • Average sunset: 8:14 PM
  • Average day length: 12h 23m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for September 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Sep 17:42 AM8:33 PM12h 51m7:42 AM - 8:14 AM8:00 PM - 8:33 PM
Sep 27:42 AM8:31 PM12h 49m7:42 AM - 8:15 AM7:59 PM - 8:31 PM
Sep 37:43 AM8:30 PM12h 47m7:43 AM - 8:15 AM7:58 PM - 8:30 PM
Sep 47:44 AM8:29 PM12h 45m7:44 AM - 8:16 AM7:57 PM - 8:29 PM
Sep 57:44 AM8:28 PM12h 43m7:44 AM - 8:17 AM7:55 PM - 8:28 PM
Sep 67:45 AM8:26 PM12h 42m7:45 AM - 8:17 AM7:54 PM - 8:26 PM
Sep 77:45 AM8:25 PM12h 40m7:45 AM - 8:18 AM7:53 PM - 8:25 PM
Sep 87:46 AM8:24 PM12h 38m7:46 AM - 8:18 AM7:52 PM - 8:24 PM
Sep 97:47 AM8:23 PM12h 36m7:47 AM - 8:19 AM7:50 PM - 8:23 PM
Sep 107:47 AM8:21 PM12h 34m7:47 AM - 8:19 AM7:49 PM - 8:21 PM
Sep 117:48 AM8:20 PM12h 32m7:48 AM - 8:20 AM7:48 PM - 8:20 PM
Sep 127:48 AM8:19 PM12h 30m7:48 AM - 8:21 AM7:46 PM - 8:19 PM
Sep 137:49 AM8:17 PM12h 28m7:49 AM - 8:21 AM7:45 PM - 8:17 PM
Sep 147:50 AM8:16 PM12h 26m7:50 AM - 8:22 AM7:44 PM - 8:16 PM
Sep 157:50 AM8:15 PM12h 25m7:50 AM - 8:22 AM7:43 PM - 8:15 PM
Sep 167:51 AM8:13 PM12h 23m7:51 AM - 8:23 AM7:41 PM - 8:13 PM
Sep 177:51 AM8:12 PM12h 21m7:51 AM - 8:24 AM7:40 PM - 8:12 PM
Sep 187:52 AM8:11 PM12h 19m7:52 AM - 8:24 AM7:39 PM - 8:11 PM
Sep 197:53 AM8:09 PM12h 17m7:53 AM - 8:25 AM7:37 PM - 8:09 PM
Sep 207:53 AM8:08 PM12h 15m7:53 AM - 8:25 AM7:36 PM - 8:08 PM
Sep 217:54 AM8:07 PM12h 13m7:54 AM - 8:26 AM7:35 PM - 8:07 PM
Sep 227:54 AM8:05 PM12h 11m7:54 AM - 8:26 AM7:33 PM - 8:05 PM
Sep 237:55 AM8:04 PM12h 9m7:55 AM - 8:27 AM7:32 PM - 8:04 PM
Sep 247:56 AM8:03 PM12h 7m7:56 AM - 8:28 AM7:31 PM - 8:03 PM
Sep 257:56 AM8:01 PM12h 5m7:56 AM - 8:28 AM7:29 PM - 8:01 PM
Sep 267:57 AM8:00 PM12h 3m7:57 AM - 8:29 AM7:28 PM - 8:00 PM
Sep 277:57 AM7:59 PM12h 1m7:57 AM - 8:30 AM7:27 PM - 7:59 PM
Sep 287:58 AM7:57 PM12h 0m7:58 AM - 8:30 AM7:25 PM - 7:57 PM
Sep 297:59 AM7:56 PM11h 58m7:59 AM - 8:31 AM7:24 PM - 7:56 PM
Sep 307:59 AM7:55 PM11h 56m7:59 AM - 8:31 AM7:23 PM - 7:55 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in El Paso in September

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through September 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 September.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Today, the sun rises in El Paso, Texas at 7:41 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout September, so check this page for the latest times.

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

Today, the sun sets in El Paso, Texas at 7:00 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout September, so check this page for the latest times.

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

Today's daylight in El Paso, Texas lasts about 11h 19m. As we move through September, 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.