Sunset & Sunrise Today in Waco, Texas
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Waco: sunrise 7:32 AM, sunset 6:55 PM.
Waco, Texas sees the sun come up at 7:31 AM and go down at 6:56 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026 — 11h 24m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Waco falls at 1:14 PM.
Because Waco is at 31.55° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 51 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Waco keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Waco this evening is roughly 6:24 PM–7:11 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:11 PM to 7:21 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Waco is at 6:55 PM and sunrise at 7:32 AM — about 1m 50s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Waco drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Waco, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Waco ranges from as early as 5:24 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 12m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 05m.
Moon in Waco today
Sunset today: Waco vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | 7:31 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 24m |
| Temple | 7:32 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 24m |
| Killeen | 7:33 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 24m |
| Copperas Cove | 7:34 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 24m |
| Waxahachie | 7:31 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 22m |
Waco sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 12m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 05m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:24 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:23 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:47 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Waco (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 12m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 05m |
Waco sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:31 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 24m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:32 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 50s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 50s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:34 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 50s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:34 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 49s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 49s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:36 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 49s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:37 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 47s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:37 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 47s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:38 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 46s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:40 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 45s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:40 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 45s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:41 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 44s |
Twilight times in Waco today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:10 AM | 8:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:38 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:06 AM | 7:21 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:16 AM | 8:03 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:24 PM | 7:11 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Waco by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 07m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 30m |
| April | 7:17 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 30m |
| May | 6:43 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 24m |
| June | 6:24 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 04m |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 09m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 39m |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 47m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 54m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 14m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Waco
What time is sunset in Waco today?
Sunset in Waco, Texas is at 6:56 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Waco today?
Sunrise in Waco is at 7:31 AM today, with 11h 24m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Waco tomorrow?
Sunrise in Waco tomorrow is at 7:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:55 PM.
What time is sunset in Waco tomorrow?
Sunset in Waco tomorrow is at 6:55 PM.
How long is the day in Waco today?
Waco gets 11h 24m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:31 AM and sunset at 6:56 PM.
When is golden hour in Waco?
The evening golden hour in Waco is about 6:24 PM to 7:11 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Waco?
The evening blue hour in Waco runs from about 7:11 PM to 7:21 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Waco?
After sunset at 6:56 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Waco at around 7:21 PM today.
When is solar noon in Waco?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Waco — is at 1:14 PM today.
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