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Sun Times in The Woodlands
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in The Woodlands?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for The Woodlands (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in The Woodlands?
Check the sunset time displayed above for The Woodlands (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in The Woodlands?
Golden hour times for The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands?
The day length for The Woodlands is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in The Woodlands?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for The Woodlands is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in The Woodlands?
Sunset and dusk times for The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands?
Twilight duration in The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands?
The earliest sunrise in The Woodlands in 2026 is at 6:19 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 The Woodlands?
The latest sunset in The Woodlands in 2026 is at 8:27 PM on June 24 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in The Woodlands?
After sunset in The Woodlands, 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 The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in The Woodlands on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 25m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 09m |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 55m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 41m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 05m |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 54m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 14m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 13m |