Sunset & Sunrise Today in Round Rock, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Round Rock: sunrise 7:06 AM, sunset 7:55 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Round Rock is at 7:56 PM and sunrise was at 7:05 AM, giving Round Rock 12h 50m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Round Rock at 1:31 PM.
Sitting at 30.51° latitude puts Round Rock in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 45 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Round Rock move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Round Rock runs from about 7:25 PM to 8:12 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:12 PM to 8:21 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Round Rock is at 7:55 PM and sunrise at 7:06 AM — about 1m 45s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Round Rock drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Round Rock, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Round Rock ranges from as early as 5:29 PM (around November 25) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 06m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 10m.
Moon in Round Rock today
Sunset today: Round Rock vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock | 7:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 50m |
| Pflugerville | 7:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 50m |
| Cedar Park | 7:06 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 50m |
| Georgetown | 7:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 51m |
| Leander | 7:06 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 50m |
Round Rock sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 06m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 10m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:29 PM (November 25)
- Earliest sunrise 6:28 AM (June 2)
- Latest sunrise 7:49 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Round Rock (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 06m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 10m |
Round Rock sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 50m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:06 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 49m | −1m 45s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:07 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 47m | −1m 45s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:07 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 45m | −1m 46s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:08 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 43m | −1m 46s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:08 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 42m | −1m 47s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:09 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 47s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:09 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 38m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:10 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 36m | −1m 47s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:10 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 48s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:11 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 33m | −1m 48s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:12 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 31m | −1m 48s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:12 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 29m | −1m 49s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 27m | −1m 48s |
Twilight times in Round Rock today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:42 AM | 9:20 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:11 AM | 8:50 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:40 AM | 8:21 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:50 AM | 7:37 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:25 PM | 8:12 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Round Rock by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 12m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 45m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 32m |
| April | 7:19 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 6:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 21m |
| June | 6:29 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 59m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 04m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 35m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 45m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 56m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 18m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Round Rock
What time is sunset in Round Rock today?
Sunset in Round Rock, Texas is at 7:56 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Round Rock today?
Sunrise in Round Rock is at 7:05 AM today, with 12h 50m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Round Rock tomorrow?
Sunrise in Round Rock tomorrow is at 7:06 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:55 PM.
What time is sunset in Round Rock tomorrow?
Sunset in Round Rock tomorrow is at 7:55 PM.
How long is the day in Round Rock today?
Round Rock gets 12h 50m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:05 AM and sunset at 7:56 PM.
When is golden hour in Round Rock?
The evening golden hour in Round Rock is about 7:25 PM to 8:12 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Round Rock?
The evening blue hour in Round Rock runs from about 8:12 PM to 8:21 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Round Rock?
After sunset at 7:56 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Round Rock at around 8:21 PM today.
When is solar noon in Round Rock?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Round Rock — is at 1:31 PM today.
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