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Sunrise and sunset in Houston, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:22 AM–7:54 AM and 6:23 PM–6:55 PM
Times are local time in Houston. Current time in Houston →
Sunrise and sunset in Houston through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 53m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 28m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 0m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 40m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 23m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 15m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 16m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 26m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 47m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 9m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 33m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11h 58m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 28m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 53m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 19m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 38m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 56m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 3m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 2m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 53m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 34m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 14m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 46m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 22m |
Calculated for 29.76°N, 95.36°W, including daylight saving time where Houston uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Houston this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 3m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 14m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:21 AM on June 7
- Latest sunset: 8:27 PM on June 26
Questions
What time is sunrise in Houston today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 6:55 PM in Houston, giving 11 hours 34 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Houston?
The longest day in Houston in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Houston?
The shortest day in Houston in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Houston?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:21 AM on June 7, and the latest sunset is 8:27 PM on June 26. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Houston?
Today, golden hour in Houston is from sunrise (7:22 AM) to 7:54 AM in the morning, and from 6:23 PM to sunset (6:55 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.