Sunset & Sunrise Today in Garland, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Garland: sunrise 7:31 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Garland at 6:52 PM, having risen at 7:31 AM. That works out to 11h 21m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Garland falls at 1:12 PM.
Sitting at 32.91° latitude puts Garland in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 57 seconds. This is autumn in Garland, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Garland this evening is roughly 6:20 PM–7:08 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:08 PM to 7:18 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Garland is at 6:51 PM and sunrise at 7:31 AM — about 1m 57s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Garland drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Garland, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Garland ranges from as early as 5:19 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:38 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 19m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 58m.
Moon in Garland today
Sunset today: Garland vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland | 7:31 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m |
| Garland | 7:31 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m |
| Rowlett | 7:30 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m |
| Richardson | 7:31 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 21m |
| Plano | 7:31 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 21m |
Garland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 19m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 58m
- Latest sunset 8:38 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:19 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:17 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Garland (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 19m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 58m |
Garland sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:31 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:31 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:32 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:33 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:34 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:34 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 55s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:35 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 54s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:36 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 54s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:37 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:38 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:38 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 52s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:39 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:40 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 50s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:41 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 50s |
Twilight times in Garland today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:08 AM | 8:15 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:37 AM | 7:46 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:05 AM | 7:18 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:15 AM | 8:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:20 PM | 7:08 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Garland by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 7:14 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 6:19 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:21 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 50m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Garland
What time is sunset in Garland today?
Sunset in Garland, Texas is at 6:52 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Garland today?
Sunrise in Garland is at 7:31 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Garland tomorrow?
Sunrise in Garland tomorrow is at 7:31 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Garland tomorrow?
Sunset in Garland tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
How long is the day in Garland today?
Garland gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:31 AM and sunset at 6:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Garland?
The evening golden hour in Garland is about 6:20 PM to 7:08 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Garland?
The evening blue hour in Garland runs from about 7:08 PM to 7:18 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Garland?
After sunset at 6:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Garland at around 7:18 PM today.
When is solar noon in Garland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Garland — is at 1:12 PM today.
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