Sunset & Sunrise Today in Midland, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Midland: sunrise 7:52 AM, sunset 7:14 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Midland is at 7:15 PM and sunrise was at 7:52 AM, giving Midland 11h 23m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Midland falls at 1:34 PM.
Sitting at 32.00° latitude puts Midland in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 53 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Midland move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Midland's golden hour, about 6:43 PM to 7:31 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:31 PM to 7:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Midland is at 7:14 PM and sunrise at 7:52 AM — about 1m 52s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Midland drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Midland, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Midland ranges from as early as 5:43 PM (around November 27) to as late as 8:58 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 14m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 02m.
Moon in Midland today
Sunset today: Midland vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 7:52 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 23m |
| Odessa | 7:53 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 23m |
| Hobbs | 6:56 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 22m |
Midland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 14m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 02m
- Latest sunset 8:58 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 5:43 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 6:41 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 8:07 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Midland (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 14m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 02m |
Midland sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:52 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 23m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:52 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:53 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:54 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 52s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:54 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:55 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 51s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:56 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 50s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:57 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 50s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 49s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:58 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 49s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:59 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 47s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 8:00 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 48s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:01 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 46s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 8:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 46s |
Twilight times in Midland today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:30 AM | 8:37 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:58 AM | 8:08 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:26 AM | 7:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:36 AM | 8:24 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:43 PM | 7:31 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Midland by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 05m |
| February | 7:41 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 30m |
| April | 7:36 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 7:02 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 26m |
| June | 6:43 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 06m |
| July | 6:46 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 7:04 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 40m |
| September | 7:23 AM | 8:11 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 7:42 AM | 7:32 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 52m |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 12m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Midland
What time is sunset in Midland today?
Sunset in Midland, Texas is at 7:15 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Midland today?
Sunrise in Midland is at 7:52 AM today, with 11h 23m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Midland tomorrow?
Sunrise in Midland tomorrow is at 7:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:14 PM.
What time is sunset in Midland tomorrow?
Sunset in Midland tomorrow is at 7:14 PM.
How long is the day in Midland today?
Midland gets 11h 23m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:52 AM and sunset at 7:15 PM.
When is golden hour in Midland?
The evening golden hour in Midland is about 6:43 PM to 7:31 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Midland?
The evening blue hour in Midland runs from about 7:31 PM to 7:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Midland?
After sunset at 7:15 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Midland at around 7:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Midland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Midland — is at 1:34 PM today.
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