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Sun Times in The Woodlands
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in The Woodlands?
Sunrise in The Woodlands on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:54 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in The Woodlands?
Sunset in The Woodlands on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 7:53 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in The Woodlands?
Morning golden hour in The Woodlands ends at 7:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:21 PM.
How long is the day in The Woodlands?
On Sunday, August 23, 2026 in The Woodlands there are 12 hours and 59 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in The Woodlands?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in The Woodlands at 1:24 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in The Woodlands?
In The Woodlands, sunset is at 7:53 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:17 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:18 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in The Woodlands?
Twilight in The Woodlands lasts approximately 84 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
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 at 7:53 PM in The Woodlands, civil twilight ends at 8:18 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:17 PM (America/Chicago).
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 |