Sunset & Sunrise Today in San Antonio, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in San Antonio: sunrise 7:03 AM, sunset 8:11 PM.
In San Antonio, Texas, the sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 8:12 PM today, Sunday, August 16, 2026, for a total of 13h 09m of daylight. Local solar noon in San Antonio falls at 1:38 PM.
Because San Antonio is at 29.42° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 33 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in San Antonio keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in San Antonio this evening is roughly 7:41 PM–8:28 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:28 PM to 8:38 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in San Antonio is at 8:11 PM and sunrise at 7:03 AM — about 1m 33s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in San Antonio drift across the whole year.
It's summer in San Antonio right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in San Antonio ranges from as early as 5:34 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 01m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 15m.
Moon in San Antonio today
Sunset today: San Antonio vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 7:03 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 09m |
| New Braunfels | 7:01 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 10m |
| San Marcos | 7:00 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 11m |
| Austin | 6:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 12m |
| University of Texas | 6:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 12m |
San Antonio sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 01m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 15m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:34 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:33 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:51 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in San Antonio (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 01m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 15m |
San Antonio sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 16 | 7:03 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 09m | — |
| Mon Aug 17 | 7:03 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 08m | −1m 33s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 7:04 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 34s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 7:04 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 05m | −1m 35s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 7:05 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 03m | −1m 35s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 7:05 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 36s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 7:06 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Aug 23 | 7:06 AM | 8:05 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Aug 24 | 7:07 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 57m | −1m 38s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 7:08 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 55m | −1m 38s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 7:08 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 53m | −1m 38s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 7:09 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 52m | −1m 40s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 7:09 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 50m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:10 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 48m | −1m 40s |
Twilight times in San Antonio today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:37 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:08 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:37 AM | 8:38 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:47 AM | 7:34 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:41 PM | 8:28 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in San Antonio by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 17m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 48m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 33m |
| April | 7:23 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 6:52 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 18m |
| June | 6:34 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 54m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 59m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 31m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 43m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 7:19 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 59m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 23m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for San Antonio
What time is sunset in San Antonio today?
Sunset in San Antonio, Texas is at 8:12 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in San Antonio today?
Sunrise in San Antonio is at 7:03 AM today, with 13h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in San Antonio tomorrow?
Sunrise in San Antonio tomorrow is at 7:03 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:11 PM.
What time is sunset in San Antonio tomorrow?
Sunset in San Antonio tomorrow is at 8:11 PM.
How long is the day in San Antonio today?
San Antonio gets 13h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 8:12 PM.
When is golden hour in San Antonio?
The evening golden hour in San Antonio is about 7:41 PM to 8:28 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in San Antonio?
The evening blue hour in San Antonio runs from about 8:28 PM to 8:38 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in San Antonio?
After sunset at 8:12 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in San Antonio at around 8:38 PM today.
When is solar noon in San Antonio?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over San Antonio — is at 1:38 PM today.
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