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What time is sunrise and sunset in Ruidoso?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:58 AM
98° EDawn 6:34 AM

Sunrise in Ruidoso was at 6:58:57 AM MDT (16h 4m ago).

Sunset
6:37 PM
261° WDusk 7:02 PM

Sunset in Ruidoso was at 6:37:50 PM MDT (4h 25m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
11h 38m
Darkness
9h 51m
Solar noon
12:48 PM
Sun altitude
54.7° below
Sun direction
309° NW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:59 AM
99° EDawn 6:34 AM

Sunrise in Ruidoso will be at 6:59:43 AM MDT (in 7h 57m).

Sunset
6:36 PM
261° WDusk 7:01 PM

Sunset in Ruidoso will be at 6:36:37 PM MDT (in 19h 34m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Ruidoso

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:09 AM
Moonset
8:52 PM

Calendar

Mountain Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:49 AM6:54 PM12h 04m
2 Fri6:50 AM6:53 PM12h 02m
3 Sat6:50 AM6:51 PM12h 00m
4 Sun6:51 AM6:50 PM11h 58m
5 Mon6:52 AM6:49 PM11h 56m
6 Tue6:53 AM6:47 PM11h 54m
7 Wed6:53 AM6:46 PM11h 52m
8 Thu6:54 AM6:45 PM11h 50m
9 Fri6:55 AM6:44 PM11h 48m
10 Sat6:55 AM6:42 PM11h 46m
11 Sun6:56 AM6:41 PM11h 44m
12 Mon6:57 AM6:40 PM11h 42m
13 Tue6:58 AM6:39 PM11h 40m
14 Wed6:58 AM6:37 PM11h 38m
Wednesday, October 14
11h 38m 52s of daylight·−1m 58s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:34 AM – 7:02 PM
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Time
11:03 PM
Altitude
-54.8°
Heading
310° NW
Light
Night

11:03 PM, Night, altitude -54.8 degrees

15 Thu6:59 AM6:36 PM11h 36m
16 Fri7:00 AM6:35 PM11h 34m
17 Sat7:01 AM6:34 PM11h 33m
18 Sun7:02 AM6:33 PM11h 31m
19 Mon7:02 AM6:31 PM11h 29m
20 Tue7:03 AM6:30 PM11h 27m
21 Wed7:04 AM6:29 PM11h 25m
22 Thu7:05 AM6:28 PM11h 23m
23 Fri7:06 AM6:27 PM11h 21m
24 Sat7:06 AM6:26 PM11h 19m
25 Sun7:07 AM6:25 PM11h 17m
26 Mon7:08 AM6:24 PM11h 15m
27 Tue7:09 AM6:23 PM11h 14m
28 Wed7:10 AM6:22 PM11h 12m
29 Thu7:10 AM6:21 PM11h 10m
30 Fri7:11 AM6:20 PM11h 08m
31 Sat7:12 AM6:19 PM11h 06m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Ruidoso from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Ruidoso, United States

What time does the sun rise in Ruidoso today?
Sunrise in Ruidoso today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 6:58 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Ruidoso today?
Sunset today is at 6:37 PM, after 11h 38m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Ruidoso tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:02 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:00 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Ruidoso, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Ruidoso is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 21m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Ruidoso, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Ruidoso, New Mexico is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 56m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Ruidoso get in summer than in winter?
Ruidoso gets 4h 25m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 21m against 9h 56m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 10m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Ruidoso?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Ruidoso is on Thursday, June 11, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:52 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Ruidoso?
The latest sunset is on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:16 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Ruidoso?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, with the sun down by 4:54 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Ruidoso?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 7:21 AM.
Does Ruidoso observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ruidoso uses Mountain Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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