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Austin, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Austin, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 16, 2026 in Austin, United States, sunrise is at 7:34 AM and sunset is at 7:00 PM (America/Chicago). The day lasts 11h 26m, solar noon is at 1:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:07 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:28 PM.
Local date
October 16, 2026
Time zone
CDT
Last refreshed
Oct 16, 2026, 3:25 PM
Today’s solar times in Austin
Dawn
7:10 AM
Sunrise
7:34 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:07 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:28 PM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Dusk
7:24 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 26m
Solar noon
1:17 PM
Coordinates
30.2672, -97.7431
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 30.2672, longitude -97.7431, and the America/Chicago time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Austin over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 16, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 26m |
| TomorrowOct 17, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 24m |
| +1 weekOct 23, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 14m |
| +1 monthNov 15, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 38m |
What these times mean
Austin changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Austin throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 24m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 08m |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:40 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 41m |
| June | 6:30 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 05m |
| July | 6:40 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 55m |
| August | 6:59 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 15m |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 12m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:30 AM
June 3
Latest sunset
8:37 PM
June 21
Longest day
14h 06m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 11m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Austin with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2045 | 12:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 7:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 1:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Jan 16, 2056 | 4:16 PM | 97.6% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 12:20 PM | 103.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Austin today?
On October 16, 2026, sunrise in Austin, United States is at 7:34 AM and sunset is at 7:00 PM (America/Chicago).
How long is the day in Austin today?
Today in Austin, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 26m.
When is golden hour in Austin?
Morning golden hour in Austin ends at 8:07 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:28 PM.
What time is solar noon in Austin?
Solar noon in Austin is at 1:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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