Sunset & Sunrise Today in Arlington, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Arlington: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 6:53 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Arlington at 6:55 PM, having risen at 7:32 AM. That works out to 11h 22m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Arlington at 1:14 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 56 seconds. Through autumn, 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 6:22 PM to 7:10 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Arlington is at 6:53 PM and sunrise at 7:33 AM — about 1m 56s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Arlington drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Arlington, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:32 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Grand Prairie | 7:32 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 22m |
| Hurst | 7:33 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 22m |
| Euless | 7:32 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 22m |
| Bedford | 7:33 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 22m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:32 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 56s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:34 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:35 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:35 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:36 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 54s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:37 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 53s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 53s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:39 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:40 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:41 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:42 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 49s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:43 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 49s |
Twilight times in Arlington today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:10 AM | 8:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:38 AM | 7:48 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:07 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:16 AM | 8:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:22 PM | 7:10 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 6:55 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 7:32 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Arlington tomorrow?
Sunrise in Arlington tomorrow is at 7:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
What time is sunset in Arlington tomorrow?
Sunset in Arlington tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
How long is the day in Arlington today?
Arlington gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:32 AM and sunset at 6:55 PM.
When is golden hour in Arlington?
The evening golden hour in Arlington is about 6:22 PM to 7:10 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Arlington?
The evening blue hour in Arlington runs from about 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Arlington?
After sunset at 6:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Arlington at around 7:20 PM today.
When is solar noon in Arlington?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Arlington — is at 1:14 PM today.
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