Sunset & Sunrise Today in Arlington, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Arlington: sunrise 6:52 AM, sunset 8:11 PM.
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the sun sets over Arlington at 8:13 PM, having risen at 6:52 AM. That works out to 13h 20m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Arlington at 1:33 PM.
Arlington lies at latitude 32.74°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 45 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Arlington keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Arlington runs from about 7:40 PM to 8:29 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:29 PM to 8:39 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Arlington is at 8:11 PM and sunrise at 6:52 AM — about 1m 46s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Arlington drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Arlington right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Arlington ranges from as early as 5:21 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:40 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 59m.
Moon in Arlington today
Sunset today: Arlington vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 6:52 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 20m |
| Grand Prairie | 6:51 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 20m |
| Euless | 6:51 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 21m |
| North Richland Hills | 6:52 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 21m |
| Irving | 6:51 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 21m |
Arlington sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 59m
- Latest sunset 8:40 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 5:21 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 6:20 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:47 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Arlington (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 59m |
Arlington sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 15 | 6:52 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 20m | — |
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:52 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 19m | −1m 46s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:53 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 17m | −1m 47s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:54 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 15m | −1m 47s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:54 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 13m | −1m 48s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 11m | −1m 49s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:56 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 09m | −1m 50s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:56 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 08m | −1m 50s |
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:57 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:58 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:58 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 52s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:59 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 53s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 7:00 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 53s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 7:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 56m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Arlington today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:22 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:54 AM | 9:10 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:25 AM | 8:39 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:35 AM | 7:25 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:40 PM | 8:29 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Arlington by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 02m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 7:16 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 28m |
| June | 6:21 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 09m |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 15m |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 43m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 50m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 08m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Arlington
What time is sunset in Arlington today?
Sunset in Arlington, Texas is at 8:13 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Arlington today?
Sunrise in Arlington is at 6:52 AM today, with 13h 20m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Arlington tomorrow?
Sunrise in Arlington tomorrow is at 6:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:11 PM.
What time is sunset in Arlington tomorrow?
Sunset in Arlington tomorrow is at 8:11 PM.
How long is the day in Arlington today?
Arlington gets 13h 20m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:52 AM and sunset at 8:13 PM.
When is golden hour in Arlington?
The evening golden hour in Arlington is about 7:40 PM to 8:29 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Arlington?
The evening blue hour in Arlington runs from about 8:29 PM to 8:39 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Arlington?
After sunset at 8:13 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Arlington at around 8:39 PM today.
When is solar noon in Arlington?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Arlington — is at 1:33 PM today.
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