Sunrise & sunset times in Austin, United States
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:35 and sets at 18:55 in Austin. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in Austin
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Golden hour in Austin today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Austin when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Austin (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Austin’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:28 | 17:53 | 12:40 | 10h 24m |
| February | 07:10 | 18:19 | 12:45 | 11h 08m |
| March | 07:40 | 19:39 | 13:39 | 11h 58m |
| April | 07:03 | 19:58 | 13:30 | 12h 54m |
| May | 06:36 | 20:18 | 13:27 | 13h 41m |
| June | 06:28 | 20:34 | 13:31 | 14h 05m |
| July | 06:39 | 20:34 | 13:37 | 13h 54m |
| August | 06:58 | 20:12 | 13:35 | 13h 14m |
| September | 07:15 | 19:36 | 13:26 | 12h 20m |
| October | 07:33 | 18:59 | 13:16 | 11h 26m |
| November | 06:56 | 17:34 | 12:15 | 10h 37m |
| December | 07:19 | 17:32 | 12:26 | 10h 12m |
Solar year in Austin (2026)
Day length in Austin swings by 3h 54m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Austin
Longest day in Austin: 13h 57m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 3m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 8m.
Moon tonight in Austin
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Austin today?▼
The sun rises at 07:35 America/Chicago in Austin, United States today.
What time is sunset in Austin today?▼
The sun sets at 18:55 America/Chicago in Austin today.
How long is the day in Austin today?▼
Daylight in Austin today lasts 11 hours and 19 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Austin?▼
The morning golden hour in Austin runs from 07:11 to 08:08, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:22 to 19:19.
What is the timezone of Austin?▼
Austin uses the America/Chicago timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Austin?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Austin is 21 June 2026, with 14h 06m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Austin?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Austin is 21 December 2026, with 10h 12m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Austin?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Austin swings by 3h 54m.
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