New Orleans Sunrise & Sunset in October 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: March 18, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for New Orleans, Louisiana throughout October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. October marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in October offer distinct advantages. Morning light tends to be crisp and clear, while evening light often carries warmer tones, making each period valuable for different types of photography and activities. Residents of New Orleans use October's sun time data for everyday planning. Morning commuters check sunrise times, while evening joggers and cyclists rely on sunset times to plan safe routes before darkness falls. The precise timing of sunrise and sunset in New Orleans during October depends on the city's specific coordinates and the Earth's position. Our calculations account for these factors to provide accurate, location-specific data. 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 New Orleans 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 19m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 32m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 52m shorter by month end.

Key October Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 6:54 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 7:13 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 6:48 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 6:16 PM
  • Day length change: -1h 52m from start to end of month

October averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:03 AM
  • Average sunset: 6:31 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 28m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Oct 16:54 AM6:48 PM11h 55m6:54 AM - 7:25 AM6:17 PM - 6:48 PM
Oct 26:54 AM6:47 PM11h 53m6:54 AM - 7:26 AM6:15 PM - 6:47 PM
Oct 36:55 AM6:46 PM11h 51m6:55 AM - 7:27 AM6:14 PM - 6:46 PM
Oct 46:55 AM6:45 PM11h 49m6:55 AM - 7:27 AM6:13 PM - 6:45 PM
Oct 56:56 AM6:43 PM11h 47m6:56 AM - 7:28 AM6:12 PM - 6:43 PM
Oct 66:57 AM6:42 PM11h 46m6:57 AM - 7:28 AM6:10 PM - 6:42 PM
Oct 76:57 AM6:41 PM11h 44m6:57 AM - 7:29 AM6:09 PM - 6:41 PM
Oct 86:58 AM6:40 PM11h 42m6:58 AM - 7:30 AM6:08 PM - 6:40 PM
Oct 96:58 AM6:39 PM11h 40m6:58 AM - 7:30 AM6:07 PM - 6:39 PM
Oct 106:59 AM6:38 PM11h 39m6:59 AM - 7:31 AM6:06 PM - 6:38 PM
Oct 117:00 AM6:36 PM11h 37m7:00 AM - 7:31 AM6:04 PM - 6:36 PM
Oct 127:00 AM6:35 PM11h 35m7:00 AM - 7:32 AM6:03 PM - 6:35 PM
Oct 137:01 AM6:34 PM11h 33m7:01 AM - 7:33 AM6:02 PM - 6:34 PM
Oct 147:01 AM6:33 PM11h 32m7:01 AM - 7:33 AM6:01 PM - 6:33 PM
Oct 157:02 AM6:32 PM11h 30m7:02 AM - 7:34 AM6:00 PM - 6:32 PM
Oct 167:03 AM6:31 PM11h 28m7:03 AM - 7:35 AM5:59 PM - 6:31 PM
Oct 177:03 AM6:30 PM11h 26m7:03 AM - 7:36 AM5:57 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 187:04 AM6:29 PM11h 25m7:04 AM - 7:36 AM5:56 PM - 6:29 PM
Oct 197:05 AM6:28 PM11h 23m7:05 AM - 7:37 AM5:55 PM - 6:28 PM
Oct 207:05 AM6:26 PM11h 21m7:05 AM - 7:38 AM5:54 PM - 6:26 PM
Oct 217:06 AM6:25 PM11h 19m7:06 AM - 7:38 AM5:53 PM - 6:25 PM
Oct 227:07 AM6:24 PM11h 18m7:07 AM - 7:39 AM5:52 PM - 6:24 PM
Oct 237:07 AM6:23 PM11h 16m7:07 AM - 7:40 AM5:51 PM - 6:23 PM
Oct 247:08 AM6:22 PM11h 14m7:08 AM - 7:41 AM5:50 PM - 6:22 PM
Oct 257:09 AM6:21 PM11h 13m7:09 AM - 7:41 AM5:49 PM - 6:21 PM
Oct 267:10 AM6:21 PM11h 11m7:10 AM - 7:42 AM5:48 PM - 6:21 PM
Oct 277:10 AM6:20 PM11h 9m7:10 AM - 7:43 AM5:47 PM - 6:20 PM
Oct 287:11 AM6:19 PM11h 8m7:11 AM - 7:44 AM5:46 PM - 6:19 PM
Oct 297:12 AM6:18 PM11h 6m7:12 AM - 7:45 AM5:45 PM - 6:18 PM
Oct 307:12 AM6:17 PM11h 4m7:12 AM - 7:46 AM5:44 PM - 6:17 PM
Oct 317:13 AM6:16 PM11h 3m7:13 AM - 7:46 AM5:43 PM - 6:16 PM

Last updated: March 18, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in New Orleans 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 New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 New Orleans, Louisiana in October?

Today, the sun rises in New Orleans, Louisiana at 7:07 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in New Orleans, Louisiana in October?

Today, the sun sets in New Orleans, Louisiana at 7:11 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in New Orleans, Louisiana in October?

Today's daylight in New Orleans, Louisiana lasts about 12h 3m. As we move through October, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in New Orleans, Louisiana?

Golden hour in New Orleans, Louisiana 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.