Sunset & Sunrise Today in Pasadena, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Pasadena: sunrise 7:23 AM, sunset 6:48 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Pasadena at 6:49 PM, having risen at 7:22 AM. That works out to 11h 27m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Pasadena falls at 1:06 PM.
Because Pasadena is at 29.69° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 43 seconds. This is autumn in Pasadena, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Pasadena's golden hour, about 6:18 PM to 7:05 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:05 PM to 7:14 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Pasadena is at 6:48 PM and sunrise at 7:23 AM — about 1m 43s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Pasadena drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Pasadena, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Pasadena ranges from as early as 5:21 PM (around November 24) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 28). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 02m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 13m.
Moon in Pasadena today
Sunset today: Pasadena vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | 7:22 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 27m |
| Deer Park | 7:22 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 27m |
| Channelview | 7:22 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 27m |
| Pearland | 7:22 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 27m |
| Houston | 7:23 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 27m |
Pasadena sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 02m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 13m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (June 28)
- Earliest sunset 5:21 PM (November 24)
- Earliest sunrise 6:20 AM (June 2)
- Latest sunrise 7:38 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Pasadena (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 02m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 13m |
Pasadena sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:22 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 27m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:23 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 43s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:24 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 42s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:24 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 42s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:25 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:26 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 41s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:26 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 41s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:27 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 40s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:28 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:28 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 39s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:29 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 38s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 38s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 37s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 36s |
Twilight times in Pasadena today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:03 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:30 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:58 AM | 7:14 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:07 AM | 7:54 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:18 PM | 7:05 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Pasadena by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 16m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 47m |
| March | 6:46 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 33m |
| April | 7:10 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 19m |
| June | 6:21 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 55m |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 00m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 32m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 7:14 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 59m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 22m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Pasadena
What time is sunset in Pasadena today?
Sunset in Pasadena, Texas is at 6:49 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Pasadena today?
Sunrise in Pasadena is at 7:22 AM today, with 11h 27m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Pasadena tomorrow?
Sunrise in Pasadena tomorrow is at 7:23 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Pasadena tomorrow?
Sunset in Pasadena tomorrow is at 6:48 PM.
How long is the day in Pasadena today?
Pasadena gets 11h 27m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:22 AM and sunset at 6:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Pasadena?
The evening golden hour in Pasadena is about 6:18 PM to 7:05 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Pasadena?
The evening blue hour in Pasadena runs from about 7:05 PM to 7:14 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Pasadena?
After sunset at 6:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Pasadena at around 7:14 PM today.
When is solar noon in Pasadena?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Pasadena — is at 1:06 PM today.
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