Sunset & Sunrise Today in DeSoto, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in DeSoto: sunrise 7:32 AM, sunset 6:52 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over DeSoto at 6:54 PM, having risen at 7:31 AM. That works out to 11h 22m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above DeSoto at 1:13 PM.
Because DeSoto is at 32.59° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 55 seconds. This is autumn in DeSoto, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in DeSoto this evening is roughly 6:21 PM–7:09 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:09 PM to 7:19 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in DeSoto is at 6:52 PM and sunrise at 7:32 AM — about 1m 56s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in DeSoto drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in DeSoto, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in DeSoto ranges from as early as 5:21 PM (around November 26) to as late as 8:38 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 17m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 59m.
Moon in DeSoto today
Sunset today: DeSoto vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto | 7:31 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 22m |
| Duncanville | 7:31 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 22m |
| Cedar Hill | 7:32 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 22m |
| Lancaster | 7:31 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 22m |
| Grand Prairie | 7:32 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 22m |
DeSoto sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 17m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 59m
- Latest sunset 8:38 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:21 PM (November 26)
- Earliest sunrise 6:19 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:46 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in DeSoto (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 17m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 59m |
DeSoto sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:31 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 56s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 54s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:33 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:34 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:36 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 53s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:36 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 52s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:38 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 51s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:39 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 50s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:40 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 50s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:41 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 49s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:41 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 48s |
Twilight times in DeSoto today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:09 AM | 8:16 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:37 AM | 7:47 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:06 AM | 7:19 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:15 AM | 8:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:21 PM | 7:09 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in DeSoto by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 02m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 7:15 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:40 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 28m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 09m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 43m |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:21 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 09m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for DeSoto
What time is sunset in DeSoto today?
Sunset in DeSoto, Texas is at 6:54 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in DeSoto today?
Sunrise in DeSoto is at 7:31 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in DeSoto tomorrow?
Sunrise in DeSoto tomorrow is at 7:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:52 PM.
What time is sunset in DeSoto tomorrow?
Sunset in DeSoto tomorrow is at 6:52 PM.
How long is the day in DeSoto today?
DeSoto gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:31 AM and sunset at 6:54 PM.
When is golden hour in DeSoto?
The evening golden hour in DeSoto is about 6:21 PM to 7:09 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in DeSoto?
The evening blue hour in DeSoto runs from about 7:09 PM to 7:19 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in DeSoto?
After sunset at 6:54 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in DeSoto at around 7:19 PM today.
When is solar noon in DeSoto?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over DeSoto — is at 1:13 PM today.
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