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Sunrise and sunset in Austin, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:32 AM–8:04 AM and 6:32 PM–7:05 PM
Times are local time in Austin. Current time in Austin →
Sunrise and sunset in Austin through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 53m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 28m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 59m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 38m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 20m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 12m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 14m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 24m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 45m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 7m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 32m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 7:40 PM | 11h 57m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 29m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 54m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 20m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 40m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 58m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 5m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 4m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 55m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 36m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 15m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 47m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 22m |
Calculated for 30.27°N, 97.74°W, including daylight saving time where Austin uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Austin this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 6m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 11m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:30 AM on June 3
- Latest sunset: 8:37 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Austin today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:32 AM and sets at 7:05 PM in Austin, giving 11 hours 33 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Austin?
The longest day in Austin in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Austin?
The shortest day in Austin in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Austin?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:30 AM on June 3, and the latest sunset is 8:37 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Austin?
Today, golden hour in Austin is from sunrise (7:32 AM) to 8:04 AM in the morning, and from 6:32 PM to sunset (7:05 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.