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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 July 28, 2026 in Houston, United States, sunrise is at 6:39 AM and sunset is at 8:18 PM (America/Chicago). The day lasts 13h 39m, solar noon is at 1:29 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:13 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:44 PM.
Local date
July 28, 2026
Time zone
CDT
Updated hourly
America/Chicago
Today’s solar times in Houston
Dawn
6:13 AM
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:13 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:44 PM
Sunset
8:18 PM
Dusk
8:44 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 39m
Solar noon
1:29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 28, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 39m |
| TomorrowJul 29, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 38m |
| +1 weekAug 4, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 30m |
| +1 monthAug 27, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 54m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Houston today?
On July 28, 2026, sunrise in Houston, United States is at 6:39 AM and sunset is at 8:18 PM (America/Chicago).
How long is the day in Houston today?
Today in Houston, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 39m.
When is golden hour in Houston?
Morning golden hour in Houston ends at 7:13 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:44 PM.
What time is solar noon in Houston?
Solar noon in Houston is at 1:29 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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