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What time is sunrise and sunset in Lancaster?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Lancaster, Texas. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:28 AM
99° EDawn 7:03 AM

Sunrise in Lancaster was at 7:28:10 AM CDT (12h 9m ago).

Sunset
6:57 PM
261° WDusk 7:22 PM

Sunset in Lancaster was at 6:57:18 PM CDT (40 min ago).

Now
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Nautical twilight now · Nautical dusk at 7:50 PM

Daylight
11h 29m
Darkness
9h 51m
Solar noon
1:12 PM
Sun altitude
9.1° below
Sun direction
266° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:28 AM
99° EDawn 7:04 AM

Sunrise in Lancaster will be at 7:28:54 AM CDT (in 11h 52m).

Sunset
6:56 PM
260° WDusk 7:20 PM

Sunset in Lancaster will be at 6:56:07 PM CDT (in 23h 19m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Lancaster

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:29 AM
Moonset
9:17 PM

Calendar

America/Chicago · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:19 AM7:13 PM11h 54m 34s
2 Fri7:19 AM7:12 PM11h 52m 36s
3 Sat7:20 AM7:11 PM11h 50m 37s
4 Sun7:21 AM7:09 PM11h 48m 38s
5 Mon7:21 AM7:08 PM11h 46m 40s
6 Tue7:22 AM7:07 PM11h 44m 42s
7 Wed7:23 AM7:05 PM11h 42m 44s
8 Thu7:23 AM7:04 PM11h 40m 47s
9 Fri7:24 AM7:03 PM11h 38m 49s
10 Sat7:25 AM7:02 PM11h 36m 52s
11 Sun7:25 AM7:00 PM11h 34m 56s
12 Mon7:26 AM6:59 PM11h 32m 59s
13 Tue7:27 AM6:58 PM11h 31m 03s
14 Wed7:28 AM6:57 PM11h 29m 08s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 29m 08s of daylight·−1m 55s vs. yesterday·twilight 7:03 AM – 7:22 PM
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Time
7:37 PM
Altitude
-9.1°
Heading
266° W
Light
Nautical twilight

7:37 PM, Nautical twilight, altitude -9.1 degrees

15 Thu7:28 AM6:56 PM11h 27m 12s
16 Fri7:29 AM6:54 PM11h 25m 17s
17 Sat7:30 AM6:53 PM11h 23m 23s
18 Sun7:31 AM6:52 PM11h 21m 29s
19 Mon7:31 AM6:51 PM11h 19m 36s
20 Tue7:32 AM6:50 PM11h 17m 43s
21 Wed7:33 AM6:49 PM11h 15m 50s
22 Thu7:34 AM6:48 PM11h 13m 58s
23 Fri7:35 AM6:47 PM11h 12m 07s
24 Sat7:35 AM6:46 PM11h 10m 17s
25 Sun7:36 AM6:45 PM11h 08m 27s
26 Mon7:37 AM6:44 PM11h 06m 38s
27 Tue7:38 AM6:43 PM11h 04m 49s
28 Wed7:39 AM6:42 PM11h 03m 01s
29 Thu7:39 AM6:41 PM11h 01m 14s
30 Fri7:40 AM6:40 PM10h 59m 28s
31 Sat7:41 AM6:39 PM10h 57m 43s

Photos

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Lancaster, United States

What time does the sun rise in Lancaster today?
Sunrise in Lancaster today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:28 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Lancaster today?
Sunset today is at 6:57 PM, after 11h 29m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Lancaster tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:22 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:19 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Lancaster, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Lancaster is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 17m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Lancaster, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Lancaster, Texas is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 00m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Lancaster get in summer than in winter?
Lancaster gets 4h 17m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 17m against 10h 00m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 10m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Lancaster?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Lancaster is on Thursday, June 11, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:18 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Lancaster?
The latest sunset is on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:38 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Lancaster?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, with the sun down by 5:20 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Lancaster?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 7:46 AM.
Does Lancaster observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lancaster 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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