Today in San Antonio, USA, the sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 8:38 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 57m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, San Antonio is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in San Antonio
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in San Antonio runs from N/A to 7:16 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:03 PM and lasts until 8:38 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. San Antonio sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in San Antonio falls exactly at 1:39 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 2.99 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San Antonio, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in San Antonio?
At San Antonio's latitude of 29.4246002°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 245.65° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for San Antonio are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 29.4246002, -98.4951405. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in San Antonio (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 San Antonio versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:41 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 57m |
| 2025 | 6:41 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 56m |
| 2021 | 6:41 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in San Antonio today?
In San Antonio, the sun rises at exactly 6:41 AM and sets at 8:38 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 57m of daylight.
When is golden hour in San Antonio today?
Today, morning golden hour in San Antonio runs from N/A to 7:16 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:03 PM and lasts until 8:35 PM.
Why does sunrise in San Antonio shift every day?
At San Antonio's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 245.65° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in San Antonio at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:39 PM when the sun reaches 2.99. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San Antonio, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in San Antonio 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 6:41 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:41 AM.