Sunrise and Sunset in Fort Stockton Today
In Fort Stockton, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:50 and sets at 19:26. The day length is 11h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 13:38.
Fort Stockton: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Fort Stockton at 13:38 – 1 h 38 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 06:47, the latest on March 8 at 08:09.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 17:49 and latest on June 30 at 20:58.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 1 min more daylight than the shortest.
Fort Stockton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:49 | 18:12 | 10 h 22 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 07:32 | 18:39 | 11 h 7 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 08:01 | 19:59 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 07:23 | 20:19 | 12 h 56 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 06:56 | 20:39 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 06:47 | 20:56 | 14 h 9 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Jul | 06:58 | 20:56 | 13 h 57 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Aug | 07:17 | 20:33 | 13 h 16 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 07:35 | 19:56 | 12 h 21 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:54 | 19:19 | 11 h 26 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 07:18 | 17:53 | 10 h 35 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 07:42 | 17:51 | 10 h 10 min | west-southwest 243° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 55° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Fort Stockton
Morning: 07:35–08:22 · Evening: 18:54–19:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Fort Stockton, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:35 to 08:22. The evening golden hour extends from 18:54 to 19:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Fort Stockton
Morning: 07:26–07:35 · Evening: 19:41–19:50
The Blue Hour in Fort Stockton offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:26 to 07:35, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:41 to 19:50, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Fort Stockton
Fort Stockton is located at a latitude of 30.89° and a longitude of -102.88°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Fort Stockton vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Fort Stockton
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Fort Stockton. 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 Fort Stockton, with up to 14h 9m 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 Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton brings the shortest days with only 10h 9m 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.
Cities near Fort Stockton
On the same latitude as Fort Stockton
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Fort Stockton (30.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 37m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Fort Stockton
When does the sun rise in Fort Stockton today?
Today the sun rises in Fort Stockton at 07:49 and sets at 19:27.
How long is the day in Fort Stockton today?
The day lasts 11h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Fort Stockton today?
In the morning from 07:34–08:21, in the evening from 18:55–19:42.
When is the longest day in Fort Stockton?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 9m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 9m.
When does it get dark in Fort Stockton today?
It is dark from 19:52, fully dark from 20:48.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Fort Stockton. All times are in local time. How it is calculated