Dusk and last light in New Orleans
Last light (civil dusk) in New Orleans today fades at 20:21, about 26 minutes after the sun sets at 19:55. The sky is fully dark by astronomical dusk at 21:25. Times for Tuesday, 28 July 2026, in New Orleans's local time zone.
| Stage | What it means | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset | the sun dips below the horizon | 19:55 |
| Civil dusk (last light) | sun 6° below, usable light ends | 20:21 |
| Nautical dusk | sun 12° below, sea horizon gone | 20:52 |
| Astronomical dusk | sun 18° below, full night | 21:25 |
Dusk in New Orleans, stage by stage
Dusk in New Orleans runs the same three stages as dawn, in reverse. Once the sun sets, civil dusk, the last usable light, lingers until the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon. Nautical dusk follows at 12 degrees, when the sea horizon disappears, and astronomical dusk at 18 degrees, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. How long dusk lasts depends on New Orleans's latitude: near the equator night falls fast, while at high latitudes dusk can stretch for hours or, in high summer, never fully darken. Every time here is computed for New Orleans's coordinates and shown in its local time zone.
Frequently asked questions about dusk in New Orleans
What time is last light in New Orleans today?
Last light (civil dusk) in New Orleans fades at 20:21 on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, about 26 minutes after sunset at 19:55. All times are in New Orleans's local time zone.
What is the difference between dusk and sunset in New Orleans?
Sunset is the instant the sun disappears below the horizon in New Orleans; dusk is the fading twilight that follows. Last light (civil dusk) ends the usable light after sunset.
When does it get fully dark in New Orleans?
New Orleans reaches full darkness at astronomical dusk, 21:25 on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon.
Every time on this page is computed from New Orleans's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.