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San Antonio, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in San Antonio, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in San Antonio, United States, sunrise is at 7:43 AM and sunset is at 6:54 PM (America/Chicago). The day lasts 11h 11m, solar noon is at 1:19 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:16 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:21 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
CDT
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 11:53 PM
Today’s solar times in San Antonio
Dawn
7:19 AM
Sunrise
7:43 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:16 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:21 PM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Dusk
7:18 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 11m
Solar noon
1:19 PM
Coordinates
29.4241, -98.4936
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 29.4241, longitude -98.4936, and the America/Chicago time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in San Antonio over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 11m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 09m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 00m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 30m |
What these times mean
San Antonio 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 San Antonio throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 28m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 10m |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:43 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:08 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 53m |
| May | 6:43 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 37m |
| June | 6:35 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 01m |
| July | 6:45 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 51m |
| August | 7:03 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 13m |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 29m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 41m |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 16m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:35 AM
June 2
Latest sunset
8:38 PM
June 22
Longest day
14h 02m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 15m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from San Antonio 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 San Antonio today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in San Antonio, United States is at 7:43 AM and sunset is at 6:54 PM (America/Chicago).
How long is the day in San Antonio today?
Today in San Antonio, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 11m.
When is golden hour in San Antonio?
Morning golden hour in San Antonio ends at 8:16 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:21 PM.
What time is solar noon in San Antonio?
Solar noon in San Antonio is at 1:19 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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