Sunset & Sunrise Today in New Braunfels, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in New Braunfels: sunrise 7:35 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in New Braunfels is at 7:01 PM and sunrise was at 7:34 AM, giving New Braunfels 11h 27m between first and last light. Local solar noon in New Braunfels falls at 1:18 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 43 seconds. As autumn 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 6:30 PM to 7:16 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:16 PM to 7:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in New Braunfels is at 7:00 PM and sunrise at 7:35 AM — about 1m 43s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in New Braunfels drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in New Braunfels, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:34 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 27m |
| Cibolo | 7:34 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 27m |
| Schertz | 7:34 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 27m |
| San Marcos | 7:33 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 26m |
| Kyle | 7:33 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 26m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:34 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 27m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:35 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 43s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:35 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 42s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:36 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 42s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:37 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:37 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 40s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:38 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 41s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:39 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 40s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:39 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:40 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 39s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:41 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:41 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 37s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 37s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:43 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 36s |
Twilight times in New Braunfels today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:14 AM | 8:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:42 AM | 7:53 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:09 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:19 AM | 8:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:30 PM | 7:16 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 7:01 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 7:34 AM today, with 11h 27m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in New Braunfels tomorrow?
Sunrise in New Braunfels tomorrow is at 7:35 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:00 PM.
What time is sunset in New Braunfels tomorrow?
Sunset in New Braunfels tomorrow is at 7:00 PM.
How long is the day in New Braunfels today?
New Braunfels gets 11h 27m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:34 AM and sunset at 7:01 PM.
When is golden hour in New Braunfels?
The evening golden hour in New Braunfels is about 6:30 PM to 7:16 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 7:16 PM to 7:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in New Braunfels?
After sunset at 7:01 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in New Braunfels at around 7:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in New Braunfels?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over New Braunfels — is at 1:18 PM today.
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