Sunrise & Sunset Times in Wichita Falls, TX
Today's exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Wichita Falls, Texas. Plus solar noon, civil twilight, and golden hour times — calculated from Wichita Falls's coordinates (33.91° N, 98.49° W).
About sunrise and sunset in Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX sits at 33.91° N latitude in the subtropical zone. The longest day of the year here lasts about 14h 18m (around the summer solstice in June), while the shortest day shrinks to 9h 42m — a year-round swing of 4h 30m. Because Wichita Falls is in the eastern part of the Chicago time zone, solar noon arrives roughly 34 minutes after clock noon.
Subtropical — distinct but mild seasonal swing. The sun rises roughly east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets roughly west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. Civil twilight (the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon) lasts approximately 33 minutes around the equinoxes — a noticeable extended dawn and dusk window.
Quick facts for Wichita Falls
Solar noon offset reflects Wichita Falls's position in its time zone — the further from the time zone's standard meridian, the further the actual midday drifts from 12:00 on the clock.
Sunrise & Sunset in Wichita Falls
Today's sunrise and sunset times in Wichita Falls, TX. See exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Wichita Falls. Updated daily.
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Sunrise and sunset FAQ for Wichita Falls
How accurate are the Wichita Falls sunrise and sunset times?
Times are calculated using NOAA-grade astronomical algorithms based on Wichita Falls's exact coordinates (33.9137, -98.4934) and time zone (America/Chicago). Accuracy is typically within 1 minute. Local horizon obstructions (mountains, tall buildings) can shift the visible sunrise/sunset by a few minutes compared to the calculated value.
How long is the longest day of the year in Wichita Falls?
At Wichita Falls's latitude of 33.91° N, the longest day stretches to about 14h 18m on the June solstice. The shortest day, on the December solstice, is around 9h 42m — a year-round swing of roughly 4h 30m.
When is golden hour in Wichita Falls?
Golden hour in Wichita Falls occurs in the ~60-minute window after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low (typically below 6° elevation) and light is softer and warmer. Photographers favour this window for portraits and landscapes. The exact start/end depends on the season — golden hour is shorter near the equinoxes and longer in winter when the sun travels at a shallower angle.
Do Wichita Falls sunrise times change with daylight saving time?
Yes. All times shown here use Wichita Falls's local clock, which switches between standard time and daylight saving time on the dates set by US federal law (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The actual position of the sun does not change — only the clock face does. See our Daylight Saving Time guide for the next change date.
In which direction does the sun rise and set in Wichita Falls?
In Wichita Falls, the sun rises in the east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets in the west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. On the equinoxes (around 20 March and 22 September), the sun rises due east and sets due west. Between those dates, the sunrise/sunset points shift along the horizon as Earth's axial tilt changes the sun's declination.
What is solar noon, and when does it happen in Wichita Falls?
Solar noon is the moment the sun is at its highest point in the sky for the day. In Wichita Falls, solar noon arrives roughly 34 minutes after clock noon, because Wichita Falls sits in the eastern partof its time zone. The exact offset shifts a few minutes through the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit (the "equation of time").