Today in New Orleans, USA, the sun rises at 6:06 AM and sets at 8:06 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 59m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, New Orleans is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in New Orleans
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in New Orleans runs from N/A to 6:41 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:31 PM and lasts until 8:06 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. New Orleans sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in New Orleans falls exactly at 1:06 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 9.95 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for New Orleans, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in New Orleans?
At New Orleans's latitude of 29.9561422°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.56° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for New Orleans are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 29.9561422, -90.0733934. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in New Orleans (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in New Orleans versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:06 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 59m |
| 2025 | 6:06 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 59m |
| 2021 | 6:06 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 59m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in New Orleans today?
In New Orleans, the sun rises at exactly 6:06 AM and sets at 8:06 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 59m of daylight.
When is golden hour in New Orleans today?
Today, morning golden hour in New Orleans runs from N/A to 6:41 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:31 PM and lasts until 8:03 PM.
Why does sunrise in New Orleans shift every day?
At New Orleans's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.56° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in New Orleans at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:06 PM when the sun reaches 9.95. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for New Orleans, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in New Orleans changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:06 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:06 AM.