Sunrise and Sunset Times in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Today's Sun Data
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 6:44 AM |
| Solar Noon | 11:54 AM |
| Sunset | 5:05 PM |
| Golden Hour Start | 4:29 PM |
| Golden Hour End | 7:20 AM |
| Civil Dawn | 6:17 AM |
| Civil Dusk | 5:31 PM |
| Nautical Dawn | 5:48 AM |
| Nautical Dusk | 6:01 PM |
| Astronomical Dawn | 5:18 AM |
| Astronomical Dusk | 6:30 PM |
| Day Length | 10h 21m |
Data updated daily.
1h 55m of daylight remaining today
About Sun Times in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New Mexico experiences varying sunrise and sunset times throughout the year due to its location at latitude 32.3199° and longitude -106.7637°. Today, the sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 5:05 PM, providing 10 hours and 21 minutes of daylight.
The golden hour, ideal for photography and outdoor activities, occurs between 4:29 PM and 7:20 AM today. During this period, the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting conditions. Civil twilight begins at 6:17 AM and ends at 5:31 PM, offering enough natural light for most activities without artificial lighting.
Understanding these sun times helps residents and visitors plan their day, whether for outdoor recreation, photography, or simply knowing when to expect daylight. The times change daily as the Earth orbits the sun, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.