Sunset & Sunrise Today in Killeen, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Killeen: sunrise 6:38 AM, sunset 8:35 PM.
Killeen, Texas sees the sun come up at 6:37 AM and go down at 8:35 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 13h 57m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Killeen falls at 1:36 PM.
Killeen lies at latitude 31.12°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 56 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Killeen move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Killeen runs from about 8:01 PM to 8:52 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:52 PM to 9:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Killeen is at 8:35 PM and sunrise at 6:38 AM — about 0m 58s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Killeen drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Killeen, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Killeen ranges from as early as 5:27 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:38 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 09m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 07m.
Moon in Killeen today
Sunset today: Killeen vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 6:37 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 57m |
| Temple | 6:36 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 57m |
| Round Rock | 6:39 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 55m |
| Cedar Park | 6:39 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 55m |
| Waco | 6:34 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 59m |
Killeen sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 09m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 07m
- Latest sunset 8:38 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:27 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 6:26 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:49 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Killeen (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 09m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 07m |
Killeen sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:37 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 57m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:38 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 56m | −0m 58s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:39 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 55m | −0m 59s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:39 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 01s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:40 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 04s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:40 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 52m | −1m 05s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:41 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 51m | −1m 06s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:42 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 50m | −1m 09s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:42 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 10s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:43 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 48m | −1m 12s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:43 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 46m | −1m 14s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:44 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 45m | −1m 15s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:45 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 44m | −1m 16s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 43m | −1m 18s |
Twilight times in Killeen today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:01 AM | 10:11 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:37 AM | 9:36 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:10 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:20 AM | 7:11 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:01 PM | 8:52 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Killeen.
Sunrise & sunset in Killeen by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 09m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 43m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 31m |
| April | 7:19 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 30m |
| May | 6:46 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 23m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 02m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 07m |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 37m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 46m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 55m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 16m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Killeen.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Killeen
What time is sunset in Killeen today?
Sunset in Killeen, Texas is at 8:35 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Killeen today?
Sunrise in Killeen is at 6:37 AM today, with 13h 57m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Killeen tomorrow?
Sunrise in Killeen tomorrow is at 6:38 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:35 PM.
What time is sunset in Killeen tomorrow?
Sunset in Killeen tomorrow is at 8:35 PM.
How long is the day in Killeen today?
Killeen gets 13h 57m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:37 AM and sunset at 8:35 PM.
When is golden hour in Killeen?
The evening golden hour in Killeen is about 8:01 PM to 8:52 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Killeen?
The evening blue hour in Killeen runs from about 8:52 PM to 9:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Killeen?
After sunset at 8:35 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Killeen at around 9:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Killeen?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Killeen — is at 1:36 PM today.
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