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Sun Times in Fort Worth
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Fort Worth?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Fort Worth (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Fort Worth?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Fort Worth (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Fort Worth?
Golden hour times for Fort Worth are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Fort Worth?
The day length for Fort Worth is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Fort Worth?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Fort Worth is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Fort Worth?
Sunset and dusk times for Fort Worth are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Fort Worth?
Twilight duration in Fort Worth varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Fort Worth?
The earliest sunrise in Fort Worth in 2026 is at 6:20 AM on June 8 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Fort Worth?
The latest sunset in Fort Worth in 2026 is at 8:41 PM on June 25 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Fort Worth?
After sunset in Fort Worth, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Fort Worth shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Fort Worth
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Fort Worth on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 15m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 03m |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:59 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 00m |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 06m |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 01m |