Sunset & Sunrise Today in Harlingen, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Harlingen: sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 7:01 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Harlingen is at 7:02 PM and sunrise was at 7:30 AM, giving Harlingen 11h 32m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Harlingen, is at 1:16 PM.
Harlingen lies at latitude 26.19°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 29 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Harlingen keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Harlingen this evening is roughly 6:32 PM–7:17 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:17 PM to 7:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Harlingen is at 7:01 PM and sunrise at 7:30 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Harlingen drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Harlingen, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Harlingen ranges from as early as 5:38 PM (around November 22) to as late as 8:27 PM (around July 1). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 46m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 29m.
Moon in Harlingen today
Sunset today: Harlingen vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen | 7:30 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 32m |
| Weslaco | 7:31 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 32m |
| Brownsville | 7:29 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 32m |
| San Juan | 7:31 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 32m |
| Edinburg | 7:32 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 32m |
Harlingen sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 46m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 29m
- Latest sunset 8:27 PM (July 1)
- Earliest sunset 5:38 PM (November 22)
- Earliest sunrise 6:38 AM (May 31)
- Latest sunrise 7:47 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Harlingen (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 46m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 29m |
Harlingen sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:30 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 32m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 30m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 29m | −1m 28s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:31 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 28m | −1m 28s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:32 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 27s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:32 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 27s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:33 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 27s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:33 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 26s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:34 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 25s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:35 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:35 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 25s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:36 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 23s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:36 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 24s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:37 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 23s |
Twilight times in Harlingen today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:12 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:06 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:15 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:32 PM | 7:17 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Harlingen by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 31m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 58m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 37m |
| April | 7:21 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 08m |
| June | 6:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 40m |
| July | 6:42 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 44m |
| August | 6:56 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 08m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Harlingen
What time is sunset in Harlingen today?
Sunset in Harlingen, Texas is at 7:02 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Harlingen today?
Sunrise in Harlingen is at 7:30 AM today, with 11h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Harlingen tomorrow?
Sunrise in Harlingen tomorrow is at 7:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:01 PM.
What time is sunset in Harlingen tomorrow?
Sunset in Harlingen tomorrow is at 7:01 PM.
How long is the day in Harlingen today?
Harlingen gets 11h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:30 AM and sunset at 7:02 PM.
When is golden hour in Harlingen?
The evening golden hour in Harlingen is about 6:32 PM to 7:17 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Harlingen?
The evening blue hour in Harlingen runs from about 7:17 PM to 7:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Harlingen?
After sunset at 7:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Harlingen at around 7:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in Harlingen?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Harlingen — is at 1:16 PM today.
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