Austin Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026

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This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Austin, Texas throughout April 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During April, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in April, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Austin depend on April's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in April brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Austin, Texas. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during April may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

April is a seasonal transition month for Austin in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

April daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 32m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 19m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 51m longer by month end.

Key April Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: April 1 at 7:22 AM
  • Latest sunrise: April 30 at 6:50 AM
  • Earliest sunset: April 1 at 7:49 PM
  • Latest sunset: April 30 at 8:08 PM
  • Day length change: +0h 51m from start to end of month

April averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:05 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:58 PM
  • Average day length: 12h 53m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for April 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Apr 17:22 AM7:49 PM12h 27m7:22 AM - 7:54 AM7:18 PM - 7:49 PM
Apr 27:21 AM7:50 PM12h 29m7:21 AM - 7:53 AM7:18 PM - 7:50 PM
Apr 37:20 AM7:51 PM12h 31m7:20 AM - 7:51 AM7:19 PM - 7:51 PM
Apr 47:18 AM7:51 PM12h 33m7:18 AM - 7:50 AM7:20 PM - 7:51 PM
Apr 57:17 AM7:52 PM12h 35m7:17 AM - 7:49 AM7:20 PM - 7:52 PM
Apr 67:16 AM7:53 PM12h 36m7:16 AM - 7:48 AM7:21 PM - 7:53 PM
Apr 77:15 AM7:53 PM12h 38m7:15 AM - 7:47 AM7:21 PM - 7:53 PM
Apr 87:14 AM7:54 PM12h 40m7:14 AM - 7:46 AM7:22 PM - 7:54 PM
Apr 97:12 AM7:54 PM12h 42m7:12 AM - 7:44 AM7:22 PM - 7:54 PM
Apr 107:11 AM7:55 PM12h 44m7:11 AM - 7:43 AM7:23 PM - 7:55 PM
Apr 117:10 AM7:56 PM12h 45m7:10 AM - 7:42 AM7:24 PM - 7:56 PM
Apr 127:09 AM7:56 PM12h 47m7:09 AM - 7:41 AM7:24 PM - 7:56 PM
Apr 137:08 AM7:57 PM12h 49m7:08 AM - 7:40 AM7:25 PM - 7:57 PM
Apr 147:07 AM7:57 PM12h 51m7:07 AM - 7:39 AM7:25 PM - 7:57 PM
Apr 157:06 AM7:58 PM12h 52m7:06 AM - 7:38 AM7:26 PM - 7:58 PM
Apr 167:04 AM7:59 PM12h 54m7:04 AM - 7:37 AM7:27 PM - 7:59 PM
Apr 177:03 AM7:59 PM12h 56m7:03 AM - 7:36 AM7:27 PM - 7:59 PM
Apr 187:02 AM8:00 PM12h 58m7:02 AM - 7:34 AM7:28 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr 197:01 AM8:01 PM12h 59m7:01 AM - 7:33 AM7:28 PM - 8:01 PM
Apr 207:00 AM8:01 PM13h 1m7:00 AM - 7:32 AM7:29 PM - 8:01 PM
Apr 216:59 AM8:02 PM13h 3m6:59 AM - 7:31 AM7:30 PM - 8:02 PM
Apr 226:58 AM8:03 PM13h 4m6:58 AM - 7:30 AM7:30 PM - 8:03 PM
Apr 236:57 AM8:03 PM13h 6m6:57 AM - 7:29 AM7:31 PM - 8:03 PM
Apr 246:56 AM8:04 PM13h 8m6:56 AM - 7:29 AM7:31 PM - 8:04 PM
Apr 256:55 AM8:04 PM13h 9m6:55 AM - 7:28 AM7:32 PM - 8:04 PM
Apr 266:54 AM8:05 PM13h 11m6:54 AM - 7:27 AM7:33 PM - 8:05 PM
Apr 276:53 AM8:06 PM13h 13m6:53 AM - 7:26 AM7:33 PM - 8:06 PM
Apr 286:52 AM8:06 PM13h 14m6:52 AM - 7:25 AM7:34 PM - 8:06 PM
Apr 296:51 AM8:07 PM13h 16m6:51 AM - 7:24 AM7:34 PM - 8:07 PM
Apr 306:50 AM8:08 PM13h 18m6:50 AM - 7:23 AM7:35 PM - 8:08 PM

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About sunrise and sunset in Austin in April

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through April as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Austin, Texas, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates. Highlighted row in the table shows today's date in this location's time zone when you view the page.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time; the "Last updated" line reflects the current local date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in April.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Austin, Texas in April?

Sunrise times in Austin, Texas in April vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunrise times, which are updated daily.

What time is sunset in Austin, Texas in April?

Sunset times in Austin, Texas in April vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunset times, which are updated daily.

How long is the day in Austin, Texas in April?

Day length in Austin, Texas in April changes throughout the month. Check this page for the latest day length information, which is updated daily.

What is golden hour in Austin, Texas?

Golden hour in Austin, Texas refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

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How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.