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Houston Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Houston, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 12, 2026 in Houston, United States, sunrise is at 7:05 AM and sunset is at 7:32 PM (America/Chicago). The day lasts 12h 27m, solar noon is at 1:19 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:37 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:00 PM.
Local date
September 12, 2026
Time zone
CDT
Last refreshed
Sep 12, 2026, 12:42 AM
Today’s solar times in Houston
Dawn
6:41 AM
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:37 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:00 PM
Sunset
7:32 PM
Dusk
7:56 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 27m
Solar noon
1:19 PM
Coordinates
29.7633, -95.3633
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 29.7633, longitude -95.3633, and the America/Chicago time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Houston over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 12, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 27m |
| TomorrowSep 13, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 25m |
| +1 weekSep 19, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 14m |
| +1 monthOct 12, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 34m |
What these times mean
Houston 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 Houston throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 26m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 09m |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 53m |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 6:21 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 03m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 53m |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 14m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 40m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 15m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:21 AM
June 7
Latest sunset
8:27 PM
June 26
Longest day
14h 04m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 14m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Houston 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 Houston today?
On September 12, 2026, sunrise in Houston, United States is at 7:05 AM and sunset is at 7:32 PM (America/Chicago).
How long is the day in Houston today?
Today in Houston, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 27m.
When is golden hour in Houston?
Morning golden hour in Houston ends at 7:37 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:00 PM.
What time is solar noon in Houston?
Solar noon in Houston is at 1:19 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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