Louisiana
What time is sunset today in New Orleans?
The river bends, so the sunset direction depends on the bank. The Fly, the park by the river uptown, is the local grassy seat facing the color.
Sunset in New Orleans today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:24 PM CDT. Golden hour runs 5:24-6:24 PM and blue hour ends 7:04 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:24 PM CDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in New Orleans
Local time (CDT, America/Chicago). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:24 PM CDT | 5:24 PM CDT | |
| 6:23 PM CDT | 5:23 PM CDT | |
| 6:22 PM CDT | 5:22 PM CDT | |
| 6:21 PM CDT | 5:21 PM CDT | |
| 6:20 PM CDT | 5:20 PM CDT | |
| 6:19 PM CDT | 5:19 PM CDT | |
| 6:18 PM CDT | 5:18 PM CDT |
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Sunset in New Orleans — quick answers
What time is sunset in New Orleans today?
Sunset in New Orleans today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:24 PM CDT.
When is golden hour in New Orleans tonight?
Golden hour in New Orleans tonight runs 5:24-6:24 PM and blue hour ends 7:04 PM.
Will the sunset be good in New Orleans tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in New Orleans?
People watch the sunset in New Orleans from The Fly at Audubon, Algiers ferry, and Lake Pontchartrain lakefront.
Where people stand
- The Fly at Audubon
- Algiers ferry
- Lake Pontchartrain lakefront
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