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What time is sunrise and sunset in White Sands National Park?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times at this national park. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:03 AM
99° EDawn 6:38 AM

Sunrise in White Sands National Park was at 7:03:46 AM MDT (1h 9m ago).

Sunset
6:37 PM
261° WDusk 7:02 PM

Sunset in White Sands National Park will be at 6:37:52 PM MDT (in 10h 25m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:58 PM

Daylight
11h 34m
Darkness
9h 53m
Solar noon
12:51 PM
Sun altitude
12.2°
Sun direction
109° ESE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:04 AM
99° EDawn 6:39 AM

Sunrise in White Sands National Park will be at 7:04:31 AM MDT (in 22h 51m).

Sunset
6:36 PM
260° WDusk 7:01 PM

Sunset in White Sands National Park will be at 6:36:41 PM MDT (in 34h 24m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in White Sands National Park

Waxing Crescent
24% illuminated
Moonrise
12:05 PM
Moonset
9:45 PM

Calendar

Mountain Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:53 AM6:55 PM12h 01m
2 Fri6:54 AM6:54 PM11h 59m
3 Sat6:55 AM6:52 PM11h 57m
4 Sun6:55 AM6:51 PM11h 55m
5 Mon6:56 AM6:50 PM11h 53m
6 Tue6:57 AM6:48 PM11h 51m
7 Wed6:58 AM6:47 PM11h 49m
8 Thu6:58 AM6:46 PM11h 47m
9 Fri6:59 AM6:45 PM11h 45m
10 Sat7:00 AM6:43 PM11h 43m
11 Sun7:00 AM6:42 PM11h 41m
12 Mon7:01 AM6:41 PM11h 39m
13 Tue7:02 AM6:40 PM11h 37m
14 Wed7:03 AM6:39 PM11h 36m
15 Thu7:03 AM6:37 PM11h 34m
Thursday, October 15
11h 34m 05s of daylight·−1m 56s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:38 AM – 7:02 PM
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Time
8:13 AM
Altitude
12.2°
Heading
109° ESE
Light
Daylight

8:13 AM, Daylight, altitude 12.2 degrees

16 Fri7:04 AM6:36 PM11h 32m
17 Sat7:05 AM6:35 PM11h 30m
18 Sun7:06 AM6:34 PM11h 28m
19 Mon7:06 AM6:33 PM11h 26m
20 Tue7:07 AM6:32 PM11h 24m
21 Wed7:08 AM6:31 PM11h 22m
22 Thu7:09 AM6:29 PM11h 20m
23 Fri7:09 AM6:28 PM11h 18m
24 Sat7:10 AM6:27 PM11h 17m
25 Sun7:11 AM6:26 PM11h 15m
26 Mon7:12 AM6:25 PM11h 13m
27 Tue7:13 AM6:24 PM11h 11m
28 Wed7:13 AM6:23 PM11h 09m
29 Thu7:14 AM6:22 PM11h 08m
30 Fri7:15 AM6:21 PM11h 06m
31 Sat7:16 AM6:21 PM11h 04m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of White Sands National Park from Flickr.

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Sunrise or sunset photo of White Sands National Park
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Sunrise or sunset photo of White Sands National Park
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in White Sands National Park, United States

What time does the sun rise in White Sands National Park today?
Sunrise in White Sands National Park today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 7:03 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in White Sands National Park today?
Sunset today is at 6:37 PM, after 11h 34m of daylight.
When does it get dark in White Sands National Park tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:02 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:59 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in White Sands National Park, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in White Sands National Park is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 18m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in White Sands National Park, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in White Sands National Park is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 59m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does White Sands National Park get in summer than in winter?
White Sands National Park gets 4h 19m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 18m against 9h 59m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 10m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in White Sands National Park?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in White Sands National Park is on Thursday, June 11, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:56 AM.
When is the latest sunset in White Sands National Park?
The latest sunset is on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:17 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in White Sands National Park?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, with the sun down by 4:58 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in White Sands National Park?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 7:24 AM.
Does White Sands National Park observe daylight saving time?
Yes. White Sands National Park 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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