Sunset & Sunrise Today in Rockwall, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Rockwall: sunrise 7:31 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Rockwall at 6:52 PM, having risen at 7:30 AM. That works out to 11h 21m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Rockwall at 1:11 PM.
Sitting at 32.93° latitude puts Rockwall in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 57 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Rockwall move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Rockwall's golden hour, about 6:19 PM to 7:08 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:08 PM to 7:17 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Rockwall is at 6:51 PM and sunrise at 7:31 AM — about 1m 57s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Rockwall drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Rockwall, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Rockwall ranges from as early as 5:18 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:38 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 19m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 58m.
Moon in Rockwall today
Sunset today: Rockwall vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall | 7:30 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m |
| Rowlett | 7:30 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m |
| Wylie | 7:30 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m |
| Garland | 7:31 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m |
| Garland | 7:31 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m |
Rockwall sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 19m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 58m
- Latest sunset 8:38 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 5:18 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 6:17 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Rockwall (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 19m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 58m |
Rockwall sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:30 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:31 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:33 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:34 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 54s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:34 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 55s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:35 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 54s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:37 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:38 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 52s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:39 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:39 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 51s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:40 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 49s |
Twilight times in Rockwall today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:07 AM | 8:14 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:36 AM | 7:46 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:04 AM | 7:17 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:14 AM | 8:02 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:19 PM | 7:08 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Rockwall by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 7:13 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 6:18 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:20 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 50m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Rockwall
What time is sunset in Rockwall today?
Sunset in Rockwall, Texas is at 6:52 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Rockwall today?
Sunrise in Rockwall is at 7:30 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Rockwall tomorrow?
Sunrise in Rockwall tomorrow is at 7:31 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Rockwall tomorrow?
Sunset in Rockwall tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
How long is the day in Rockwall today?
Rockwall gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:30 AM and sunset at 6:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Rockwall?
The evening golden hour in Rockwall is about 6:19 PM to 7:08 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Rockwall?
The evening blue hour in Rockwall runs from about 7:08 PM to 7:17 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Rockwall?
After sunset at 6:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Rockwall at around 7:17 PM today.
When is solar noon in Rockwall?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Rockwall — is at 1:11 PM today.
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