Sun Times in Houston
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Houston?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Houston (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Houston?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Houston (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Houston?
Morning golden hour in Houston ends at 8:06 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:57 PM.
How long is the day in Houston?
The day length for Houston is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Houston?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Houston is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Houston?
Sunset and dusk times for Houston are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Houston?
Twilight duration in Houston varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Houston?
The earliest sunrise in Houston in 2026 is at 6:21 AM on June 7 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Houston?
The latest sunset in Houston in 2026 is at 8:27 PM on June 26 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Houston?
After sunset in Houston, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
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