Sunrise and Sunset in Texas City Today
In Texas City, United States, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 06:36 and sets at 17:29. The day length is 10h 53m. Solar noon is reached at 12:03.
Texas City: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Texas City at 12:03 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 06:19, the latest on March 8 at 07:37.
The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 17:20 and latest on June 30 at 20:23.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 46 min more daylight than the shortest.
Texas City 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 | 07:14 | 17:43 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 246° | 145 h |
| Feb | 06:58 | 18:09 | 11 h 11 min | west-southwest 256° | 163 h |
| Mar | 07:29 | 19:28 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 209 h |
| Apr | 06:53 | 19:46 | 12 h 53 min | west-northwest 282° | 226 h |
| May | 06:27 | 20:05 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 293° | 266 h |
| Jun | 06:19 | 20:20 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 298° | 299 h |
| Jul | 06:30 | 20:20 | 13 h 51 min | west-northwest 295° | 309 h |
| Aug | 06:47 | 19:59 | 13 h 12 min | west-northwest 286° | 280 h |
| Sep | 07:04 | 19:24 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° | 238 h |
| Oct | 07:21 | 18:49 | 11 h 28 min | west 260° | 237 h |
| Nov | 06:43 | 17:24 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 249° | 177 h |
| Dec | 07:06 | 17:23 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 244° | 151 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 309 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 145 – 2,700 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Galveston, TX, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Texas City
Morning: 06:21–07:09 · Evening: 16:56–17:44
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Texas City, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:21 to 07:09. The evening golden hour extends from 16:56 to 17:44. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Texas City
Morning: 06:11–06:21 · Evening: 17:44–17:54
The Blue Hour in Texas City offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:11 to 06:21, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:44 to 17:54, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Texas City
Texas City is located at a latitude of 29.38° and a longitude of -94.90°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Texas City vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Texas City
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Texas City. 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 Texas City, with up to 14h 2m 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 Texas City 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 Texas City brings the shortest days with only 10h 16m 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.
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On the same latitude as Texas City
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Texas City (29.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 53m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Texas City
When does the sun rise in Texas City today?
Today the sun rises in Texas City at 06:36 and sets at 17:29.
How long is the day in Texas City today?
The day lasts 10h 53m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Texas City today?
In the morning from 06:21–07:09, in the evening from 16:56–17:44.
When is the longest day in Texas City?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 2m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 16m.
When does it get dark in Texas City today?
It is dark from 17:54, fully dark from 18:50.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Texas City. All times are in local time. How it is calculated