San Antonio Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

CST29.4241°N, 98.4936°W

Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: March 3, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for San Antonio, Texas throughout August 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of August in San Antonio reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During August, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in San Antonio benefit from accurate August sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding August's sun time patterns in San Antonio, Texas enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. The daily variations in sun times during August 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.

August falls in summer for San Antonio in the Northern Hemisphere. Days are long and sunrises are early at about 29.4° latitude, with sunset times staying later into the evening.

August daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 17m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 28m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 45m shorter by month end.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 6:54 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 7:11 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 8:28 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 8:00 PM
  • Day length change: -1h 45m from start to end of month

August averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:03 AM
  • Average sunset: 8:15 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 12m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 16:54 AM8:28 PM13h 34m6:54 AM - 7:27 AM7:55 PM - 8:28 PM
Aug 26:55 AM8:27 PM13h 33m6:55 AM - 7:28 AM7:54 PM - 8:27 PM
Aug 36:55 AM8:27 PM13h 31m6:55 AM - 7:29 AM7:53 PM - 8:27 PM
Aug 46:56 AM8:26 PM13h 30m6:56 AM - 7:29 AM7:53 PM - 8:26 PM
Aug 56:57 AM8:25 PM13h 29m6:57 AM - 7:30 AM7:52 PM - 8:25 PM
Aug 66:57 AM8:24 PM13h 27m6:57 AM - 7:30 AM7:51 PM - 8:24 PM
Aug 76:58 AM8:24 PM13h 26m6:58 AM - 7:31 AM7:51 PM - 8:24 PM
Aug 86:58 AM8:23 PM13h 24m6:58 AM - 7:31 AM7:50 PM - 8:23 PM
Aug 96:59 AM8:22 PM13h 23m6:59 AM - 7:32 AM7:49 PM - 8:22 PM
Aug 107:00 AM8:21 PM13h 22m7:00 AM - 7:32 AM7:48 PM - 8:21 PM
Aug 117:00 AM8:20 PM13h 20m7:00 AM - 7:33 AM7:48 PM - 8:20 PM
Aug 127:01 AM8:19 PM13h 19m7:01 AM - 7:33 AM7:47 PM - 8:19 PM
Aug 137:01 AM8:19 PM13h 17m7:01 AM - 7:34 AM7:46 PM - 8:19 PM
Aug 147:02 AM8:18 PM13h 16m7:02 AM - 7:34 AM7:45 PM - 8:18 PM
Aug 157:02 AM8:17 PM13h 14m7:02 AM - 7:35 AM7:44 PM - 8:17 PM
Aug 167:03 AM8:16 PM13h 13m7:03 AM - 7:35 AM7:43 PM - 8:16 PM
Aug 177:04 AM8:15 PM13h 11m7:04 AM - 7:36 AM7:42 PM - 8:15 PM
Aug 187:04 AM8:14 PM13h 10m7:04 AM - 7:37 AM7:41 PM - 8:14 PM
Aug 197:05 AM8:13 PM13h 8m7:05 AM - 7:37 AM7:41 PM - 8:13 PM
Aug 207:05 AM8:12 PM13h 7m7:05 AM - 7:38 AM7:40 PM - 8:12 PM
Aug 217:06 AM8:11 PM13h 5m7:06 AM - 7:38 AM7:39 PM - 8:11 PM
Aug 227:06 AM8:10 PM13h 3m7:06 AM - 7:39 AM7:38 PM - 8:10 PM
Aug 237:07 AM8:09 PM13h 2m7:07 AM - 7:39 AM7:37 PM - 8:09 PM
Aug 247:08 AM8:08 PM13h 0m7:08 AM - 7:40 AM7:36 PM - 8:08 PM
Aug 257:08 AM8:07 PM12h 59m7:08 AM - 7:40 AM7:35 PM - 8:07 PM
Aug 267:09 AM8:06 PM12h 57m7:09 AM - 7:41 AM7:34 PM - 8:06 PM
Aug 277:09 AM8:04 PM12h 55m7:09 AM - 7:41 AM7:33 PM - 8:04 PM
Aug 287:10 AM8:03 PM12h 54m7:10 AM - 7:42 AM7:31 PM - 8:03 PM
Aug 297:10 AM8:02 PM12h 52m7:10 AM - 7:42 AM7:30 PM - 8:02 PM
Aug 307:11 AM8:01 PM12h 50m7:11 AM - 7:43 AM7:29 PM - 8:01 PM
Aug 317:11 AM8:00 PM12h 49m7:11 AM - 7:43 AM7:28 PM - 8:00 PM

Last updated: March 3, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in San Antonio in August

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through August as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for San Antonio, Texas, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

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 and update automatically based on the current 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 August.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in San Antonio, Texas in August?

Today, the sun rises in San Antonio, Texas at 6:58 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in San Antonio, Texas in August?

Today, the sun sets in San Antonio, Texas at 6:35 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in San Antonio, Texas in August?

Today's daylight in San Antonio, Texas lasts about 11h 37m. As we move through August, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in San Antonio, Texas?

Golden hour in San Antonio, 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.

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.