Sunset & Sunrise Today in Arlington, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Arlington: sunrise 6:32 AM, sunset 8:36 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Arlington at 8:36 PM, having risen at 6:31 AM. That works out to 14h 05m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Arlington at 1:34 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 0 minutes shorter and 59 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 8:02 PM to 8:54 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:54 PM to 9:05 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Arlington is at 8:36 PM and sunrise at 6:32 AM — about 1m 2s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Arlington drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Arlington, the season of long evenings. 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 | 6:31 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 05m |
| Grand Prairie | 6:31 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 05m |
| North Richland Hills | 6:31 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 05m |
| Irving | 6:30 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 05m |
| Fort Worth | 6:32 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 05m |
Arlington sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 59m
- Latest sunset 8:40 PM (around June 26)
- Earliest sunset 5:21 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 6:20 AM (around June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:47 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:31 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 05m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:32 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 02s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:32 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 03s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:33 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 06s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:34 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 08s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:34 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 09s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:35 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 12s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:36 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 13s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:36 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 15s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:37 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 17s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:38 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 18s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:38 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 52m | −1m 20s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:39 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 50m | −1m 22s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:40 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 23s |
Twilight times in Arlington today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:52 AM | 10:15 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:29 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:03 AM | 9:05 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:13 AM | 7:06 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:02 PM | 8:54 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Arlington.
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 in Arlington.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Arlington
What time is sunset in Arlington today?
Sunset in Arlington, Texas is at 8:36 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 6:31 AM today, with 14h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Arlington tomorrow?
Sunrise in Arlington tomorrow is at 6:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:36 PM.
What time is sunset in Arlington tomorrow?
Sunset in Arlington tomorrow is at 8:36 PM.
How long is the day in Arlington today?
Arlington gets 14h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:31 AM and sunset at 8:36 PM.
When is golden hour in Arlington?
The evening golden hour in Arlington is about 8:02 PM to 8:54 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Arlington?
The evening blue hour in Arlington runs from about 8:54 PM to 9:05 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Arlington?
After sunset at 8:36 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Arlington at around 9:05 PM today.
When is solar noon in Arlington?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Arlington — is at 1:34 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Arlington
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Sunset card for Arlington
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