Sunset & Sunrise Today in Houston, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Houston: sunrise 7:23 AM, sunset 6:50 PM.
In Houston, Texas, the sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 6:51 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 28m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Houston at 1:07 PM.
Because Houston is at 29.76° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 44 seconds. This is autumn in Houston, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Houston's golden hour, about 6:20 PM to 7:06 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:06 PM to 7:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Houston is at 6:50 PM and sunrise at 7:23 AM — about 1m 43s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Houston drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Houston, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Houston ranges from as early as 5:21 PM (around November 26) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 03m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 13m.
Moon in Houston today
Sunset today: Houston vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 7:22 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 28m |
| Pasadena | 7:22 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 28m |
| Alief | 7:23 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 28m |
| Missouri City | 7:23 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 28m |
| Pearland | 7:22 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 29m |
Houston sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 03m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 13m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:21 PM (November 26)
- Earliest sunrise 6:20 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:39 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Houston (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 03m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 13m |
Houston sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:22 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 28m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:23 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 27m | −1m 43s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:24 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 43s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:24 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 43s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:25 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 42s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:26 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:26 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 42s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:27 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:28 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 41s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:28 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:29 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 39s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:30 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:30 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 38s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 37s |
Twilight times in Houston today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:03 AM | 8:11 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:30 AM | 7:43 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:58 AM | 7:16 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:07 AM | 7:54 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:20 PM | 7:06 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Houston by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 16m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 47m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 33m |
| April | 7:10 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 19m |
| June | 6:21 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 55m |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 01m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 32m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 59m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Houston
What time is sunset in Houston today?
Sunset in Houston, Texas is at 6:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Houston today?
Sunrise in Houston is at 7:22 AM today, with 11h 28m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Houston tomorrow?
Sunrise in Houston tomorrow is at 7:23 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:50 PM.
What time is sunset in Houston tomorrow?
Sunset in Houston tomorrow is at 6:50 PM.
How long is the day in Houston today?
Houston gets 11h 28m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:22 AM and sunset at 6:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Houston?
The evening golden hour in Houston is about 6:20 PM to 7:06 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Houston?
The evening blue hour in Houston runs from about 7:06 PM to 7:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Houston?
After sunset at 6:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Houston at around 7:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Houston?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Houston — is at 1:07 PM today.
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