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Sun Times in Port Aransas
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Port Aransas?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Port Aransas (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Port Aransas?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Port Aransas (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Port Aransas?
Golden hour times for Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas?
The day length for Port Aransas is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Port Aransas?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Port Aransas is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Port Aransas?
Sunset and dusk times for Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas?
Twilight duration in Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas?
The earliest sunrise in Port Aransas in 2026 is at 6:31 AM on June 4 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Port Aransas?
The latest sunset in Port Aransas in 2026 is at 8:28 PM on June 25 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Port Aransas?
After sunset in Port Aransas, 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 Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Port Aransas on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 35m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 14m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 7:03 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 50m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 6:31 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 54m |
| July | 6:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 44m |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 08m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 30m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 24m |