Sunrise & Sunset in Houston, TX

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
07:16
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Sunset
19:38
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Dawn
06:53
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Solar noon
13:27
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Dusk
20:02
Daylight
12h 22m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today07:1619:3812h 22m
Tomorrow07:1519:3912h 24m
Change−1m+1m+2m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Houston, TX. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Houston, TX.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:1717:3310h 16m
February07:1317:5910h 46m
March06:4918:2111h 32m
April07:1319:4012h 27m
May06:4119:5813h 17m
June06:2320:1813h 55m
July06:2520:2714h 02m
August06:4120:1613h 35m
September06:5919:4712h 48m
October07:1519:1011h 55m
November07:3518:3711h 02m
December06:5917:2310h 24m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Houston, TX

Houston, TX is located at 29.76°N, 95.37°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/Chicago timezone (CDT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Houston, TX this falls around 13:20 in mid-summer and 12:11 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Houston, TX today?
Sunrise in Houston, TX varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/Chicago.
What time does the sun set in Houston, TX?
Sunset in Houston, TX depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Houston, TX get today?
Daylight hours in Houston, TX range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (29.8°).
Does Houston, TX observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Houston, TX observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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