Sunset & Sunrise Today in McAllen, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in McAllen: sunrise 7:12 AM, sunset 7:54 PM.
In McAllen, Texas, the sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 7:55 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 12h 43m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above McAllen at 1:34 PM.
Because McAllen is at 26.20° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 27 seconds. This is summer in McAllen, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in McAllen this evening is roughly 7:25 PM–8:10 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:10 PM to 8:19 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in McAllen is at 7:54 PM and sunrise at 7:12 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in McAllen drift across the whole year.
It's summer in McAllen right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in McAllen ranges from as early as 5:40 PM (around November 23) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 28). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 46m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 29m.
Moon in McAllen today
Sunset today: McAllen vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 7:11 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 43m |
| Pharr | 7:11 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 43m |
| Mission | 7:12 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 43m |
| Edinburg | 7:11 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 43m |
| Harlingen | 7:09 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 43m |
McAllen sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 46m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 29m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 28)
- Earliest sunset 5:40 PM (November 23)
- Earliest sunrise 6:40 AM (May 31)
- Latest sunrise 7:49 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in McAllen (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 46m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 29m |
McAllen sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:11 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 43m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:12 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 41m | −1m 28s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:12 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 28s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:13 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 38m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:13 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 37m | −1m 29s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:14 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 35m | −1m 29s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:14 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 29s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:14 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 33m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:15 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 31m | −1m 30s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 30m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:16 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 28m | −1m 30s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:16 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 27m | −1m 31s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:16 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 25m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:17 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 23m | −1m 31s |
Twilight times in McAllen today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:52 AM | 9:14 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:20 AM | 8:46 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:47 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:56 AM | 7:41 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:25 PM | 8:10 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in McAllen by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 31m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 58m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 37m |
| April | 7:24 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 08m |
| June | 6:40 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 40m |
| July | 6:44 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 44m |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 7:25 AM | 7:19 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 08m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for McAllen
What time is sunset in McAllen today?
Sunset in McAllen, Texas is at 7:55 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in McAllen today?
Sunrise in McAllen is at 7:11 AM today, with 12h 43m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in McAllen tomorrow?
Sunrise in McAllen tomorrow is at 7:12 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:54 PM.
What time is sunset in McAllen tomorrow?
Sunset in McAllen tomorrow is at 7:54 PM.
How long is the day in McAllen today?
McAllen gets 12h 43m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:11 AM and sunset at 7:55 PM.
When is golden hour in McAllen?
The evening golden hour in McAllen is about 7:25 PM to 8:10 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in McAllen?
The evening blue hour in McAllen runs from about 8:10 PM to 8:19 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in McAllen?
After sunset at 7:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in McAllen at around 8:19 PM today.
When is solar noon in McAllen?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over McAllen — is at 1:34 PM today.
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