Sunrise & sunset times in Houston, United States
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 20:23 in Houston. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in Houston
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Golden hour in Houston 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 Houston when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Houston (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Houston’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:17 | 17:44 | 12:30 | 10h 27m |
| February | 07:00 | 18:10 | 12:35 | 11h 09m |
| March | 07:31 | 19:29 | 13:30 | 11h 58m |
| April | 06:54 | 19:48 | 13:21 | 12h 53m |
| May | 06:28 | 20:07 | 13:17 | 13h 39m |
| June | 06:20 | 20:23 | 13:22 | 14h 02m |
| July | 06:31 | 20:23 | 13:27 | 13h 52m |
| August | 06:49 | 20:02 | 13:25 | 13h 12m |
| September | 07:06 | 19:26 | 13:16 | 12h 20m |
| October | 07:23 | 18:50 | 13:07 | 11h 27m |
| November | 06:46 | 17:25 | 12:06 | 10h 39m |
| December | 07:09 | 17:24 | 12:16 | 10h 14m |
Solar year in Houston (2026)
Day length in Houston swings by 3h 50m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Houston
Longest day in Houston: 13h 55m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 5m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 54m.
Moon tonight in Houston
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Houston today?▼
The sun rises at 06:20 America/Chicago in Houston, United States today.
What time is sunset in Houston today?▼
The sun sets at 20:23 America/Chicago in Houston today.
How long is the day in Houston today?▼
Daylight in Houston today lasts 14 hours and 2 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Houston?▼
The morning golden hour in Houston runs from 05:53 to 06:55, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:48 to 20:50.
What is the timezone of Houston?▼
Houston 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 Houston?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Houston is 21 June 2026, with 14h 04m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Houston?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Houston is 21 December 2026, with 10h 14m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Houston?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Houston swings by 3h 50m.