Daily light tracker
Sunset & golden hour
Desert skies and the Franklin Mountains frame El Paso sunsets. Check tonight’s timing and choose a safe viewpoint.
Updated daily
Sunset & golden hour spot of the day
Today's sunrise, sunset and golden-hour window for El Paso — plus one hand-picked place to shoot it.
Arrive 45 minutes early
Golden hour light peaks well before the sun hits the horizon — parking at the Downtown fills fast on clear evenings.
Don't leave at sunset
The best color usually lands 10–20 minutes after the sun drops. Stay for blue hour.
Check wind and storm forecasts
A dusty or stormy sky can change visibility; check weather and trail access before heading out.