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Sun Times in Virginia Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Virginia Beach?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Virginia Beach (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Virginia Beach?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Virginia Beach (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Virginia Beach?
Golden hour times for Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
The day length for Virginia Beach is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Virginia Beach?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Virginia Beach is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Virginia Beach?
Sunset and dusk times for Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
Twilight duration in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
The earliest sunrise in Virginia Beach in 2026 is at 5:44 AM on June 6 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Virginia Beach?
The latest sunset in Virginia Beach in 2026 is at 8:27 PM on June 25 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Virginia Beach?
After sunset in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Virginia Beach on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 09m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 09m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 41m |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 34m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 16m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 12m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 39m |