Sunset & Sunrise Today in Rowlett, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Rowlett: sunrise 7:31 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Rowlett at 6:52 PM, having risen at 7:30 AM. That works out to 11h 21m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Rowlett, is at 1:12 PM.
Sitting at 32.90° latitude puts Rowlett in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 57 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Rowlett keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Rowlett runs from about 6:20 PM to 7:08 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:08 PM to 7:18 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Rowlett 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 Rowlett drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Rowlett, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Rowlett ranges from as early as 5:19 PM (around November 27) to as late as 8:38 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 19m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 58m.
Moon in Rowlett today
Sunset today: Rowlett vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett | 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 | 7:30 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m |
| Wylie | 7:30 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 21m |
Rowlett sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 19m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 58m
- Latest sunset 8:38 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:19 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 6:17 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Rowlett (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 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 | 7:25 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 58m |
Rowlett 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 20m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:32 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:33 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:33 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:34 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 55s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:35 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 54s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:36 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 01m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:40 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 51s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:41 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 49s |
Twilight times in Rowlett today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:08 AM | 8:15 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:36 AM | 7:46 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:05 AM | 7:18 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:14 AM | 8:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:20 PM | 7:08 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Rowlett by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 7:14 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 6:19 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 7:01 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 | 7:11 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 08m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Rowlett
What time is sunset in Rowlett today?
Sunset in Rowlett, 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 Rowlett today?
Sunrise in Rowlett is at 7:30 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Rowlett tomorrow?
Sunrise in Rowlett tomorrow is at 7:31 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Rowlett tomorrow?
Sunset in Rowlett tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
How long is the day in Rowlett today?
Rowlett gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:30 AM and sunset at 6:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Rowlett?
The evening golden hour in Rowlett is about 6:20 PM to 7:08 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Rowlett?
The evening blue hour in Rowlett runs from about 7:08 PM to 7:18 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Rowlett?
After sunset at 6:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Rowlett at around 7:18 PM today.
When is solar noon in Rowlett?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Rowlett — is at 1:12 PM today.
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