Sunrise & sunset times in Virginia Beach, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:55 and sets at 20:23 in Virginia Beach. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Virginia Beach
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Golden hour in Virginia Beach today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Virginia Beach when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Virginia Beach (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Virginia Beach’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:15 | 17:11 | 12:13 | 9h 55m |
| February | 06:52 | 17:44 | 12:17 | 10h 52m |
| March | 07:14 | 19:11 | 13:12 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:29 | 19:38 | 13:03 | 13h 08m |
| May | 05:56 | 20:04 | 13:00 | 14h 08m |
| June | 05:44 | 20:24 | 13:04 | 14h 40m |
| July | 05:56 | 20:22 | 13:09 | 14h 26m |
| August | 06:21 | 19:55 | 13:08 | 13h 33m |
| September | 06:46 | 19:11 | 12:59 | 12h 25m |
| October | 07:11 | 18:27 | 12:49 | 11h 15m |
| November | 06:42 | 16:54 | 11:48 | 10h 12m |
| December | 07:09 | 16:48 | 11:59 | 9h 39m |
Solar year in Virginia Beach (2026)
Day length in Virginia Beach swings by 5h 03m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Virginia Beach
Longest day in Virginia Beach: 14h 32m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 28m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 19m.
Moon tonight in Virginia Beach
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Virginia Beach today?▼
The sun rises at 05:55 America/New_York in Virginia Beach, United States today.
What time is sunset in Virginia Beach today?▼
The sun sets at 20:23 America/New_York in Virginia Beach today.
How long is the day in Virginia Beach today?▼
Daylight in Virginia Beach today lasts 14 hours and 27 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Virginia Beach?▼
The morning golden hour in Virginia Beach runs from 05:25 to 06:33, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:45 to 20:53.
What is the timezone of Virginia Beach?▼
Virginia Beach uses the America/New_York timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Virginia Beach?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Virginia Beach is 21 June 2026, with 14h 41m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Virginia Beach?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Virginia Beach is 21 December 2026, with 9h 38m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Virginia Beach?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Virginia Beach swings by 5h 03m.