Sunset & Sunrise Today in Galveston, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Galveston: sunrise 7:21 AM, sunset 6:47 PM.
In Galveston, Texas, the sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 6:48 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 27m of daylight. Local solar noon in Galveston falls at 1:05 PM.
Because Galveston is at 29.30° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 41 seconds. This is autumn in Galveston, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Galveston's golden hour, about 6:17 PM to 7:03 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:03 PM to 7:12 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Galveston is at 6:47 PM and sunrise at 7:21 AM — about 1m 41s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Galveston drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Galveston, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Galveston ranges from as early as 5:20 PM (around November 24) to as late as 8:22 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 00m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 15m.
Moon in Galveston today
Sunset today: Galveston vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | 7:20 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 27m |
| Texas City | 7:21 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 27m |
| League City | 7:22 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 27m |
| La Porte | 7:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 27m |
| Friendswood | 7:22 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 27m |
Galveston sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 00m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 15m
- Latest sunset 8:22 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:20 PM (November 24)
- Earliest sunrise 6:19 AM (June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Galveston (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 00m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 15m |
Galveston sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 27m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:21 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 41s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:22 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 41s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:22 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 40s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:23 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 40s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:24 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 39s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:25 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 38s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:26 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 38s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:26 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:27 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:28 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 36s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 35s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:29 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 35s |
Twilight times in Galveston today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:01 AM | 8:07 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:28 AM | 7:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:56 AM | 7:12 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:05 AM | 7:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:17 PM | 7:03 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Galveston by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 18m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 49m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 33m |
| April | 7:08 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 6:37 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 17m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 53m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 58m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 31m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 43m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 00m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 23m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Galveston
What time is sunset in Galveston today?
Sunset in Galveston, Texas is at 6:48 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Galveston today?
Sunrise in Galveston is at 7:20 AM today, with 11h 27m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Galveston tomorrow?
Sunrise in Galveston tomorrow is at 7:21 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:47 PM.
What time is sunset in Galveston tomorrow?
Sunset in Galveston tomorrow is at 6:47 PM.
How long is the day in Galveston today?
Galveston gets 11h 27m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:20 AM and sunset at 6:48 PM.
When is golden hour in Galveston?
The evening golden hour in Galveston is about 6:17 PM to 7:03 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Galveston?
The evening blue hour in Galveston runs from about 7:03 PM to 7:12 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Galveston?
After sunset at 6:48 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Galveston at around 7:12 PM today.
When is solar noon in Galveston?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Galveston — is at 1:05 PM today.
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