Austin, Texas
Golden hour at Hotel Van Zandt
A Rainey Street hotel with a fourth-floor terrace over Lady Bird Lake. The water doubles the sunset.
In August 2026, sunset at Hotel Van Zandt is around 8:14 PM Central Time and golden light begins near 7:41 PM. For couple portraits in that light, plan a ceremony around 6:44 PM with a first look, and keep a 20 to 25 minute portrait block free starting when golden hour begins. The table below covers the next twelve months; the tool beneath it builds your full timeline.
Sunset and golden hour, next twelve months
Computed for Hotel Van Zandt's exact location (30.2599, -97.7391), sampled mid-month. All times Central.
| Month | Golden hour begins | Sunset | Ceremony rule of thumb |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7:41 PM | 8:14 PM | 6:44 PM |
| September 2026 | 7:06 PM | 7:38 PM | 6:08 PM |
| October 2026 | 6:29 PM | 7:01 PM | 5:31 PM |
| November 2026 | 5:01 PM | 5:36 PM | 4:06 PM |
| December 2026 | 4:57 PM | 5:33 PM | 4:03 PM |
| January 2027 | 5:18 PM | 5:53 PM | 4:23 PM |
| February 2027 | 5:47 PM | 6:20 PM | 4:50 PM |
| March 2027 | 7:08 PM | 7:40 PM | 6:10 PM |
| April 2027 | 7:26 PM | 7:58 PM | 6:28 PM |
| May 2027 | 7:45 PM | 8:18 PM | 6:48 PM |
| June 2027 | 8:00 PM | 8:35 PM | 7:05 PM |
| July 2027 | 8:00 PM | 8:35 PM | 7:05 PM |
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What time is sunset at Hotel Van Zandt in June?
In mid June, sunset at Hotel Van Zandt is around 8:35 PM Central Time, with golden light beginning near 8:00 PM. For portraits in that light with a first look, a ceremony around 7:05 PM works well.
What time should a winter ceremony at Hotel Van Zandt start?
In mid December, sunset at Hotel Van Zandt falls around 5:33 PM, so golden light starts near 4:57 PM. A winter ceremony here should start around 4:03 PM, roughly 90 minutes before sunset, which is earlier than most couples expect.