Sunset & Sunrise Today in Plano, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Plano: sunrise 6:50 AM, sunset 8:10 PM.
Plano, Texas sees the sun come up at 6:50 AM and go down at 8:11 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — 13h 21m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Plano at 1:31 PM.
Because Plano is at 33.02° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 46 seconds. This is summer in Plano, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Plano's golden hour, about 7:38 PM to 8:28 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:28 PM to 8:38 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Plano is at 8:10 PM and sunrise at 6:50 AM — about 1m 47s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Plano drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Plano right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Plano ranges from as early as 5:19 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:39 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 19m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 57m.
Moon in Plano today
Sunset today: Plano vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano | 6:50 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 21m |
| Richardson | 6:50 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 21m |
| Allen | 6:49 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 21m |
| Garland | 6:50 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 21m |
| Garland | 6:50 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 21m |
Plano sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 19m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 57m
- Latest sunset 8:39 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:19 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:17 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:46 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Plano (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 19m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 57m |
Plano sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 15 | 6:50 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 21m | — |
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:50 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 19m | −1m 47s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:51 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 18m | −1m 48s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:52 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 16m | −1m 48s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:52 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 14m | −1m 50s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 12m | −1m 50s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 10m | −1m 51s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 08m | −1m 51s |
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 52s |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:56 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 05m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:56 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 03m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:57 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 01m | −1m 54s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:58 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 59m | −1m 55s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:58 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 57m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Plano today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:20 AM | 9:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:52 AM | 9:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:23 AM | 8:38 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:33 AM | 7:23 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:38 PM | 8:28 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Plano by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 00m |
| 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 | 6:39 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 6:19 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 11m |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 17m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:21 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 49m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Plano
What time is sunset in Plano today?
Sunset in Plano, Texas is at 8:11 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Plano today?
Sunrise in Plano is at 6:50 AM today, with 13h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Plano tomorrow?
Sunrise in Plano tomorrow is at 6:50 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:10 PM.
What time is sunset in Plano tomorrow?
Sunset in Plano tomorrow is at 8:10 PM.
How long is the day in Plano today?
Plano gets 13h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:50 AM and sunset at 8:11 PM.
When is golden hour in Plano?
The evening golden hour in Plano is about 7:38 PM to 8:28 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Plano?
The evening blue hour in Plano runs from about 8:28 PM to 8:38 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Plano?
After sunset at 8:11 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Plano at around 8:38 PM today.
When is solar noon in Plano?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Plano — is at 1:31 PM today.
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