Sunrise and Sunset in Hampton Today
In Hampton, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:33 and sets at 17:03. The day length is 10h 30m. Solar noon is reached at 11:48.
Hampton: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hampton at 11:48 – 12 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:45, the latest on October 31 at 07:28.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:48 and latest on June 28 at 20:29.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hampton through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:17 | 17:12 | 9 h 55 min | west-southwest 244° | 172 h |
| Feb | 06:53 | 17:45 | 10 h 52 min | west-southwest 255° | 175 h |
| Mar | 07:16 | 19:12 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 229 h |
| Apr | 06:31 | 19:40 | 13 h 9 min | west-northwest 283° | 253 h |
| May | 05:57 | 20:06 | 14 h 10 min | west-northwest 295° | 272 h |
| Jun | 05:45 | 20:26 | 14 h 42 min | west-northwest 300° | 280 h |
| Jul | 05:57 | 20:24 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 298° | 278 h |
| Aug | 06:22 | 19:56 | 13 h 35 min | west-northwest 288° | 260 h |
| Sep | 06:47 | 19:12 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 231 h |
| Oct | 07:13 | 18:28 | 11 h 15 min | west 260° | 208 h |
| Nov | 06:44 | 16:55 | 10 h 11 min | west-southwest 247° | 176 h |
| Dec | 07:11 | 16:49 | 9 h 38 min | west-southwest 241° | 160 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 59° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 280 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 160 – 2,694 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Norfolk/Intl, VA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Hampton
Morning: 06:16–07:10 · Evening: 16:26–17:20
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hampton, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:16 to 07:10. The evening golden hour extends from 16:26 to 17:20. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hampton
Morning: 06:06–06:16 · Evening: 17:20–17:30
The Blue Hour in Hampton offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:06 to 06:16, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:20 to 17:30, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hampton
Hampton is located at a latitude of 37.03° and a longitude of -76.35°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hampton vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hampton
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hampton. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Hampton, with up to 14h 43m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Hampton sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Hampton brings the shortest days with only 9h 37m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Hampton
On the same latitude as Hampton
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hampton (37° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 30m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Hampton
When does the sun rise in Hampton today?
Today the sun rises in Hampton at 06:33 and sets at 17:03.
How long is the day in Hampton today?
The day lasts 10h 30m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hampton today?
In the morning from 06:16–07:10, in the evening from 16:26–17:20.
When is the longest day in Hampton?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 43m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 37m.
When does it get dark in Hampton today?
It is dark from 17:30, fully dark from 18:32.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hampton. All times are in local time. How it is calculated