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Today's sunrise in Houston is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 05:30 PM, with a day length of 10h 46m.

7-Day Sunrise & Sunset — Houston

DateSunriseSunsetDay Length
Today06:43 AM05:30 PM10h 46m
Wed, Nov 1106:44 AM05:29 PM10h 45m
Thu, Nov 1206:45 AM05:28 PM10h 43m
Fri, Nov 1306:45 AM05:28 PM10h 42m
Sat, Nov 1406:46 AM05:27 PM10h 41m
Sun, Nov 1506:47 AM05:27 PM10h 39m
Mon, Nov 1606:48 AM05:27 PM10h 38m

Monthly Sunrise & Sunset — Houston (November 2026)

DateSunriseSunsetDay Length
Sun, Nov 106:36 AM05:36 PM11h 00m
Mon, Nov 206:36 AM05:35 PM10h 58m
Tue, Nov 306:37 AM05:34 PM10h 57m
Wed, Nov 406:38 AM05:34 PM10h 55m
Thu, Nov 506:39 AM05:33 PM10h 54m
Fri, Nov 606:40 AM05:32 PM10h 52m
Sat, Nov 706:40 AM05:32 PM10h 51m
Sun, Nov 806:41 AM05:31 PM10h 49m
Mon, Nov 906:42 AM05:30 PM10h 48m
Tue, Nov 1006:43 AM05:30 PM10h 46m
Wed, Nov 1106:44 AM05:29 PM10h 45m
Today06:45 AM05:28 PM10h 43m
Fri, Nov 1306:45 AM05:28 PM10h 42m
Sat, Nov 1406:46 AM05:27 PM10h 41m
Sun, Nov 1506:47 AM05:27 PM10h 39m
Mon, Nov 1606:48 AM05:27 PM10h 38m
Tue, Nov 1706:49 AM05:26 PM10h 37m
Wed, Nov 1806:50 AM05:26 PM10h 36m
Thu, Nov 1906:50 AM05:25 PM10h 34m
Fri, Nov 2006:51 AM05:25 PM10h 33m
Sat, Nov 2106:52 AM05:25 PM10h 32m
Sun, Nov 2206:53 AM05:24 PM10h 31m
Mon, Nov 2306:54 AM05:24 PM10h 30m
Tue, Nov 2406:55 AM05:24 PM10h 29m
Wed, Nov 2506:55 AM05:24 PM10h 28m
Thu, Nov 2606:56 AM05:23 PM10h 27m
Fri, Nov 2706:57 AM05:23 PM10h 26m
Sat, Nov 2806:58 AM05:23 PM10h 25m
Sun, Nov 2906:59 AM05:23 PM10h 24m
Mon, Nov 3006:59 AM05:23 PM10h 23m

Why Houston's Sunrise & Sunset Matters

Houston sits at 29.76°N latitude on the Gulf Coast plain, far enough south that its seasonal swing is moderate: day length runs from 10h 13m at the December solstice to 14h 03m in June. Summer sunsets reach about 8:26 PM CDT, while the earliest winter sunsets fall near 5:27 PM. For a city of its size, Houston's sunrises are also comparatively late in winter — around 7:13 AM near the solstice.

Gulf humidity shapes the light here. Moist air off the Gulf of Mexico softens sunrises with haze and produces big, colour-saturated sunsets when high clouds catch the light, especially after summer thunderstorms clear in the early evening. The flat coastal terrain means an unobstructed horizon in almost every direction once you are clear of the downtown towers.

FAQ — Houston Sunrise & Sunset

What time is sunset in Houston during summer?

At the June solstice, sunset in Houston is around 8:26 PM CDT, the latest of the year. From late May to late July, sunsets stay at or after 8 PM.

Where is the best sunset spot in Houston?

Eleanor Tinsley Park along Buffalo Bayou gives the classic skyline-at-dusk view. The James Turrell Skyspace at Rice University is built specifically for sunrise and sunset light, and the Waugh Drive bat bridge draws crowds at sundown when the bats emerge.

How short is the shortest day in Houston?

Around the December solstice Houston receives about 10h 13m of daylight, with sunrise near 7:13 AM and sunset near 5:27 PM CST — over an hour more daylight than northern US cities get on the same day.

Why do Houston sunsets look hazy?

Warm, moist Gulf air carries water vapour and fine particles that scatter the low sun, softening the light and spreading colour across a wide sky. After a summer storm passes, that same moisture can produce especially dramatic orange and pink evenings.

Does Houston observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Houston follows Central Time with daylight saving: clocks spring forward in March (making sunsets an hour later) and fall back in November. The times on this page always reflect the correct local clock for the date shown.

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