How long is Taylor Swift’s “august” on Folklore?

Taylor Swift’s “august” has a listed running time of 4 minutes and 21 seconds.

That length gives the song room to develop from a relatively restrained opening into a fuller, more orchestral ending. Its arrangement uses guitars, keyboards, strings, and reverberant vocals to create the feeling of a memory expanding and then fading.

The track is often described as a ballad, but its production blends several related styles, including dream pop, guitar pop, and soft rock. The long atmospheric build is one reason listeners often remember it as especially cinematic within Folklore.

Running times can vary when songs are released as live performances, remixes, or alternate versions. This answer refers to the standard studio recording of “august” on the original Folklore album, not a concert performance or edited clip.