Sunset & Sunrise Today in McKinney, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in McKinney: sunrise 6:29 AM, sunset 8:35 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over McKinney at 8:36 PM, having risen at 6:28 AM. That works out to 14h 07m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above McKinney at 1:32 PM.
Sitting at 33.20° latitude puts McKinney in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter. Through summer, the sunset time in McKinney keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in McKinney runs from about 8:01 PM to 8:53 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:53 PM to 9:04 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in McKinney is at 8:35 PM and sunrise at 6:29 AM — about 1m 3s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in McKinney drift across the whole year.
It's summer in McKinney right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in McKinney ranges from as early as 5:18 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:39 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 20m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 56m.
Moon in McKinney today
Sunset today: McKinney vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney | 6:28 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 07m |
| Allen | 6:29 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 07m |
| Frisco | 6:29 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 07m |
| Plano | 6:29 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 06m |
| Richardson | 6:29 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 06m |
McKinney sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 20m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 56m
- Latest sunset 8:39 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:18 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 6:17 AM (around June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in McKinney (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 20m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 56m |
McKinney sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 07m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:29 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 03s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:29 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 05s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:30 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 06s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:31 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 09s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:31 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 11s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:32 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 13s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:33 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 14s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:33 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 17s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:34 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 18s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:35 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 20s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:35 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 22s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:36 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 52m | −1m 23s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:37 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 51m | −1m 25s |
Twilight times in McKinney today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:48 AM | 10:15 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:25 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:59 AM | 9:04 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:10 AM | 7:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:01 PM | 8:53 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in McKinney.
Sunrise & sunset in McKinney by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 59m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 7:14 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 6:18 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 12m |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 18m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 7:21 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 49m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 06m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in McKinney.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for McKinney
What time is sunset in McKinney today?
Sunset in McKinney, Texas is at 8:36 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in McKinney today?
Sunrise in McKinney is at 6:28 AM today, with 14h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in McKinney tomorrow?
Sunrise in McKinney tomorrow is at 6:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:35 PM.
What time is sunset in McKinney tomorrow?
Sunset in McKinney tomorrow is at 8:35 PM.
How long is the day in McKinney today?
McKinney gets 14h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:28 AM and sunset at 8:36 PM.
When is golden hour in McKinney?
The evening golden hour in McKinney is about 8:01 PM to 8:53 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in McKinney?
The evening blue hour in McKinney runs from about 8:53 PM to 9:04 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in McKinney?
After sunset at 8:36 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in McKinney at around 9:04 PM today.
When is solar noon in McKinney?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over McKinney — is at 1:32 PM today.
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