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Sun Times in Harrisonburg
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Harrisonburg?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Harrisonburg (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Harrisonburg?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Harrisonburg (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Harrisonburg?
Golden hour times for Harrisonburg are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Harrisonburg?
The day length for Harrisonburg is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Harrisonburg?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Harrisonburg is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Harrisonburg?
Sunset and dusk times for Harrisonburg are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Harrisonburg?
Twilight duration in Harrisonburg varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Harrisonburg?
The earliest sunrise in Harrisonburg in 2026 is at 5:50 AM on June 12 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Harrisonburg?
The latest sunset in Harrisonburg in 2026 is at 8:43 PM on June 22 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Harrisonburg?
After sunset in Harrisonburg, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Harrisonburg shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Harrisonburg
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Harrisonburg on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 48m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 48m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 13m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 16m |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 50m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 35m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 39m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 05m |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 30m |