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What time is sunrise and sunset in Big Bend National Park?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times at this national park. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:11 AM
67° ENEDawn 6:45 AM

Sunrise in Big Bend National Park was at 7:11:26 AM CDT (4 hours ago).

Sunset
8:49 PM
293° WNWDusk 9:15 PM

Sunset in Big Bend National Park will be at 8:49:45 PM CDT (in 10 hours).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 8:16 PM

Daylight
13h 38m
Darkness
7h 21m
Solar noon
2:00 PM
Sun altitude
46.4°
Sun direction
92° E

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:12 AM
68° ENEDawn 6:46 AM

Sunrise in Big Bend National Park will be at 7:12:01 AM CDT (in 20 hours).

Sunset
8:49 PM
292° WNWDusk 9:15 PM

Sunset in Big Bend National Park will be at 8:49:09 PM CDT (in 34 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Big Bend National Park

Full Moon
96% illuminated
Moonrise
7:47 PM
Moonset
5:10 AM

Calendar

America/Chicago · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Wed6:58 am8:57 pm13:59:21
2 Thu6:58 am8:57 pm13:58:57
3 Fri6:59 am8:57 pm13:58:31
4 Sat6:59 am8:57 pm13:58:03
5 Sun6:59 am8:57 pm13:57:33
6 Mon7:00 am8:57 pm13:57:00
7 Tue7:00 am8:57 pm13:56:26
8 Wed7:01 am8:56 pm13:55:49
9 Thu7:01 am8:56 pm13:55:10
10 Fri7:02 am8:56 pm13:54:30
11 Sat7:02 am8:56 pm13:53:47
12 Sun7:03 am8:56 pm13:53:02
13 Mon7:03 am8:55 pm13:52:16
14 Tue7:04 am8:55 pm13:51:27
15 Wed7:04 am8:55 pm13:50:37
16 Thu7:05 am8:54 pm13:49:45
17 Fri7:05 am8:54 pm13:48:51
18 Sat7:06 am8:54 pm13:47:55
19 Sun7:06 am8:53 pm13:46:57
20 Mon7:07 am8:53 pm13:45:58
21 Tue7:07 am8:52 pm13:44:57
22 Wed7:08 am8:52 pm13:43:55
23 Thu7:09 am8:51 pm13:42:51
24 Fri7:09 am8:51 pm13:41:45
25 Sat7:10 am8:50 pm13:40:38
26 Sun7:10 am8:50 pm13:39:29
27 Mon7:11 am8:49 pm13:38:19
Monday, July 27
13:38:19 of daylight·−1m 10s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:45 am – 9:15 pm
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Time
10:52 AM
Altitude
46.3°
Heading
92° E
Light
Daylight

10:52 AM, Daylight, altitude 46.3 degrees

28 Tue7:12 am8:49 pm13:37:08
29 Wed7:12 am8:48 pm13:35:55
30 Thu7:13 am8:47 pm13:34:41
31 Fri7:13 am8:47 pm13:33:25

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Big Bend National Park from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Big Bend National Park, United States

What time does the sun rise in Big Bend National Park today?
Sunrise in Big Bend National Park today (Monday, July 27, 2026) is at 7:11 AM. The sun comes up in the ENE.
What time does the sun set in Big Bend National Park today?
Sunset today is at 8:49 PM, after 13h 38m of daylight.
When is the longest day in Big Bend National Park, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Big Bend National Park is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 01m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.
When is the shortest day in Big Bend National Park, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Big Bend National Park is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 15m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Big Bend National Park get in summer than in winter?
Big Bend National Park gets 3h 45m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 01m against 10h 15m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 09m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Big Bend National Park?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Big Bend National Park is on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:54 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Big Bend National Park?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 8:57 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Big Bend National Park?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, with the sun down by 5:55 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Big Bend National Park?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 8:12 AM.
Does Big Bend National Park observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Big Bend National Park uses Central Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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