Sunset & Sunrise Today in New Braunfels, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in New Braunfels: sunrise 7:08 AM, sunset 7:56 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in New Braunfels is at 7:57 PM and sunrise was at 7:08 AM, giving New Braunfels 12h 49m between first and last light. Local solar noon in New Braunfels falls at 1:33 PM.
Sitting at 29.70° latitude puts New Braunfels in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 41 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in New Braunfels move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for New Braunfels's golden hour, about 7:26 PM to 8:13 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:13 PM to 8:22 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in New Braunfels is at 7:56 PM and sunrise at 7:08 AM — about 1m 42s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in New Braunfels drift across the whole year.
It's summer in New Braunfels right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in New Braunfels ranges from as early as 5:32 PM (around November 27) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 02m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 13m.
Moon in New Braunfels today
Sunset today: New Braunfels vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels | 7:08 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 49m |
| San Marcos | 7:07 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 49m |
| San Antonio | 7:10 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 48m |
| Austin | 7:06 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 50m |
| University of Texas | 7:06 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 50m |
New Braunfels sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 02m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 13m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:32 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 6:31 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:50 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in New Braunfels (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 02m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 13m |
New Braunfels sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:08 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 49m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:08 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 47m | −1m 42s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:09 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 46m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:10 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 44m | −1m 42s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:10 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 42m | −1m 43s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:11 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 43s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:11 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 39m | −1m 44s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:12 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 37m | −1m 43s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:12 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 35m | −1m 45s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:13 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 33m | −1m 44s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:13 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 32m | −1m 44s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:14 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 30m | −1m 45s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:14 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 28m | −1m 45s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 26m | −1m 45s |
Twilight times in New Braunfels today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:45 AM | 9:20 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:14 AM | 8:51 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:43 AM | 8:22 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:52 AM | 7:39 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:26 PM | 8:13 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in New Braunfels by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 16m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 47m |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 33m |
| April | 7:22 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 6:50 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 19m |
| June | 6:32 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 55m |
| July | 6:36 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 00m |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 32m |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 7:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 59m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 22m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for New Braunfels
What time is sunset in New Braunfels today?
Sunset in New Braunfels, Texas is at 7:57 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in New Braunfels today?
Sunrise in New Braunfels is at 7:08 AM today, with 12h 49m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in New Braunfels tomorrow?
Sunrise in New Braunfels tomorrow is at 7:08 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:56 PM.
What time is sunset in New Braunfels tomorrow?
Sunset in New Braunfels tomorrow is at 7:56 PM.
How long is the day in New Braunfels today?
New Braunfels gets 12h 49m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 7:57 PM.
When is golden hour in New Braunfels?
The evening golden hour in New Braunfels is about 7:26 PM to 8:13 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in New Braunfels?
The evening blue hour in New Braunfels runs from about 8:13 PM to 8:22 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in New Braunfels?
After sunset at 7:57 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in New Braunfels at around 8:22 PM today.
When is solar noon in New Braunfels?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over New Braunfels — is at 1:33 PM today.
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