Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bedford, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bedford: sunrise 6:58 AM, sunset 8:02 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over Bedford at 8:04 PM, having risen at 6:57 AM. That works out to 13h 06m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Bedford, is at 1:31 PM.
Because Bedford is at 32.84° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 51 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Bedford move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Bedford runs from about 7:31 PM to 8:20 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:20 PM to 8:30 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bedford is at 8:02 PM and sunrise at 6:58 AM — about 1m 52s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bedford drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Bedford right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bedford ranges from as early as 5:21 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:40 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 58m.
Moon in Bedford today
Sunset today: Bedford vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 6:57 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 06m |
| Euless | 6:57 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 06m |
| North Richland Hills | 6:57 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 06m |
| Grapevine | 6:57 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 06m |
| Arlington | 6:57 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 06m |
Bedford sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 58m
- Latest sunset 8:40 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:21 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 6:20 AM (June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:47 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bedford (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 58m |
Bedford sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:57 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 06m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:58 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 52s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:58 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:59 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 53s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 7:00 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 59m | −1m 54s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 7:00 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 57m | −1m 54s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:01 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 55m | −1m 54s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:02 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 53m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:02 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 51m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:03 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 49m | −1m 56s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:04 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 47m | −1m 56s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:04 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 45m | −1m 57s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:05 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 43m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:06 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 41m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Bedford today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:29 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:01 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:31 AM | 8:30 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:41 AM | 7:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:31 PM | 8:20 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bedford by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 01m |
| 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 32m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 28m |
| June | 6:21 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:23 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 Bedford
What time is sunset in Bedford today?
Sunset in Bedford, Texas is at 8:04 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bedford today?
Sunrise in Bedford is at 6:57 AM today, with 13h 06m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bedford tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bedford tomorrow is at 6:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Bedford tomorrow?
Sunset in Bedford tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in Bedford today?
Bedford gets 13h 06m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:57 AM and sunset at 8:04 PM.
When is golden hour in Bedford?
The evening golden hour in Bedford is about 7:31 PM to 8:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bedford?
The evening blue hour in Bedford runs from about 8:20 PM to 8:30 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bedford?
After sunset at 8:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bedford at around 8:30 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bedford?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bedford — is at 1:31 PM today.
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