Sunrise and Sunset in Abilene Today
In Abilene, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:38 and sets at 19:13. The day length is 11h 35m. Solar noon is reached at 13:26.
Abilene: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Abilene at 13:26 – 1 h 26 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 06:31, the latest on March 8 at 07:57.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:33 and latest on June 29 at 20:50.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 16 min more daylight than the shortest.
Abilene through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:40 | 17:56 | 10 h 16 min | west-southwest 245° | 204 h |
| Feb | 07:21 | 18:24 | 11 h 3 min | west-southwest 256° | 202 h |
| Mar | 07:48 | 19:47 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 263 h |
| Apr | 07:09 | 20:08 | 12 h 59 min | west-northwest 283° | 283 h |
| May | 06:40 | 20:30 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 293° | 307 h |
| Jun | 06:31 | 20:47 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 299° | 330 h |
| Jul | 06:42 | 20:47 | 14 h 4 min | west-northwest 296° | 347 h |
| Aug | 07:02 | 20:23 | 13 h 20 min | west-northwest 287° | 317 h |
| Sep | 07:22 | 19:44 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° | 257 h |
| Oct | 07:42 | 19:05 | 11 h 23 min | west 260° | 247 h |
| Nov | 07:08 | 17:38 | 10 h 30 min | west-southwest 248° | 199 h |
| Dec | 07:33 | 17:35 | 10 h 2 min | west-southwest 243° | 192 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 347 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 192 – 3,148 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Abilene/Municipal Arpt TX, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Abilene
Morning: 07:23–08:11 · Evening: 18:40–19:28
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Abilene, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:23 to 08:11. The evening golden hour extends from 18:40 to 19:28. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Abilene
Morning: 07:13–07:23 · Evening: 19:28–19:37
The Blue Hour in Abilene offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:13 to 07:23, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:28 to 19:37, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Abilene
Abilene is located at a latitude of 32.45° and a longitude of -99.73°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Abilene vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Abilene
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Abilene. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Abilene, with up to 14h 17m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Abilene sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Abilene brings the shortest days with only 10h 1m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Abilene
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Abilene (32.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 35m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Abilene
When does the sun rise in Abilene today?
Today the sun rises in Abilene at 07:37 and sets at 19:14.
How long is the day in Abilene today?
The day lasts 11h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Abilene today?
In the morning from 07:22–08:10, in the evening from 18:41–19:29.
When is the longest day in Abilene?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 1m.
When does it get dark in Abilene today?
It is dark from 19:39, fully dark from 20:35.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Abilene. All times are in local time. How it is calculated