Today in Austin, USA, the sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 8:37 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 0m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Austin is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Austin
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Austin runs from N/A to 7:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:02 PM and lasts until 8:37 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Austin sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Austin falls exactly at 1:36 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 3.93 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Austin, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Austin?
At Austin's latitude of 30.2711286°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.05° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Austin are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30.2711286, -97.7436995. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Austin (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Austin versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:36 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 0m |
| 2025 | 6:36 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 0m |
| 2021 | 6:36 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 0m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Austin today?
In Austin, the sun rises at exactly 6:36 AM and sets at 8:37 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 0m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Austin today?
Today, morning golden hour in Austin runs from N/A to 7:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:02 PM and lasts until 8:34 PM.
Why does sunrise in Austin shift every day?
At Austin's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.05° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Austin at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:36 PM when the sun reaches 3.93. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Austin, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Austin changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:36 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:36 AM.