Sunrise and Sunset in Virginia Today
In Virginia, United States, the sun rises today on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 07:20 and sets at 18:33. The day length is 11h 13m. Solar noon is reached at 12:57.
Virginia: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Virginia at 12:57 – 57 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:12, the latest on January 1 at 07:58.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:18 and latest on June 25 at 21:11.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 32 min more daylight than the shortest.
Virginia 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 | 07:53 | 16:46 | 8 h 53 min | west-southwest 239° | 133 h |
| Feb | 07:15 | 17:33 | 10 h 18 min | west-southwest 252° | 150 h |
| Mar | 07:22 | 19:15 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 191 h |
| Apr | 06:21 | 19:59 | 13 h 39 min | west-northwest 286° | 230 h |
| May | 05:32 | 20:40 | 15 h 8 min | west-northwest 300° | 264 h |
| Jun | 05:12 | 21:09 | 15 h 57 min | northwest 307° | 273 h |
| Jul | 05:28 | 21:03 | 15 h 35 min | northwest 304° | 308 h |
| Aug | 06:06 | 20:21 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 292° | 262 h |
| Sep | 06:47 | 19:21 | 12 h 34 min | west 275° | 194 h |
| Oct | 07:29 | 18:21 | 10 h 53 min | west-southwest 258° | 150 h |
| Nov | 07:15 | 16:33 | 9 h 19 min | west-southwest 243° | 99 h |
| Dec | 07:51 | 16:19 | 8 h 28 min | southwest 235° | 102 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 72° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 308 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 99 – 2,356 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Duluth/WSO AP MN, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Virginia
Morning: 07:01–08:01 · Evening: 17:51–18:52
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Virginia, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:01 to 08:01. The evening golden hour extends from 17:51 to 18:52. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Virginia
Morning: 06:49–07:01 · Evening: 18:52–19:04
The Blue Hour in Virginia offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:49 to 07:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:52 to 19:04, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Virginia
Virginia is located at a latitude of 47.52° and a longitude of -92.54°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Virginia vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Virginia
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Virginia. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Virginia, with up to 15h 59m 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 Virginia sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Virginia brings the shortest days with only 8h 26m 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 Virginia
On the same latitude as Virginia
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Virginia (47.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 13m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Virginia
When does the sun rise in Virginia today?
Today the sun rises in Virginia at 07:20 and sets at 18:33.
How long is the day in Virginia today?
The day lasts 11h 13m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Virginia today?
In the morning from 07:01–08:01, in the evening from 17:51–18:52.
When is the longest day in Virginia?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 59m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 26m.
When does it get dark in Virginia today?
It is dark from 19:04, fully dark from 20:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Virginia. All times are in local time. How it is calculated