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What time is sunset today in Houston?
The city is flat and humid, which can turn a modest cloud deck into a wide pink sky. The bayou parks keep the western sky open.
Sunset in Houston today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:45 PM CDT. Golden hour runs 5:45-6:45 PM and blue hour ends 7:25 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:45 PM CDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in Houston
Local time (CDT, America/Chicago). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:45 PM CDT | 5:45 PM CDT | |
| 6:44 PM CDT | 5:44 PM CDT | |
| 6:43 PM CDT | 5:43 PM CDT | |
| 6:42 PM CDT | 5:42 PM CDT | |
| 6:41 PM CDT | 5:41 PM CDT | |
| 6:40 PM CDT | 5:40 PM CDT | |
| 6:39 PM CDT | 5:39 PM CDT |
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Sunset in Houston — quick answers
What time is sunset in Houston today?
Sunset in Houston today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:45 PM CDT.
When is golden hour in Houston tonight?
Golden hour in Houston tonight runs 5:45-6:45 PM and blue hour ends 7:25 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Houston tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Houston?
People watch the sunset in Houston from Buffalo Bayou Park, Kemah Boardwalk, and San Jacinto battleground.
Where people stand
- Buffalo Bayou Park
- Kemah Boardwalk
- San Jacinto battleground
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