Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Gulfport, Mississippi
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Gulfport: sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 7:59 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in West Gulfport is at 7:59 PM and sunrise was at 6:04 AM, giving West Gulfport 13h 54m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above West Gulfport at 1:02 PM.
Sitting at 30.40° latitude puts West Gulfport in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 54 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in West Gulfport move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in West Gulfport runs from about 7:26 PM to 8:16 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:16 PM to 8:27 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Gulfport is at 7:59 PM and sunrise at 6:05 AM — about 0m 56s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in West Gulfport drift across the whole year.
It's summer in West Gulfport right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in West Gulfport ranges from as early as 4:54 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:02 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 06m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 10m.
Moon in West Gulfport today
Sunset today: West Gulfport vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Gulfport | 6:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 54m |
| Gulfport | 6:05 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 54m |
| Hattiesburg | 6:03 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 58m |
| Mobile | 6:00 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 55m |
| New Orleans | 6:09 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 52m |
West Gulfport sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 06m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 10m
- Latest sunset 8:02 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:54 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:53 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:14 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in West Gulfport (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 06m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 10m |
West Gulfport sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 54m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:05 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 53m | −0m 56s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:06 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 52m | −0m 58s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:06 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 51m | −0m 59s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:07 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 50m | −1m 02s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:07 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 03s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:08 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 48m | −1m 04s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:08 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 47m | −1m 07s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:09 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 46m | −1m 08s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:10 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 45m | −1m 10s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:10 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 44m | −1m 11s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:11 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 42m | −1m 13s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:11 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 41m | −1m 14s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:12 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 40m | −1m 16s |
Twilight times in West Gulfport today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:30 AM | 9:34 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:04 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:37 AM | 8:27 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:47 AM | 6:38 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:26 PM | 8:16 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in West Gulfport.
Sunrise & sunset in West Gulfport by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 13m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 45m |
| March | 6:22 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 32m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 21m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 58m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 04m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 35m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 45m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 57m |
| December | 6:35 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 19m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in West Gulfport.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Gulfport
What time is sunset in West Gulfport today?
Sunset in West Gulfport, Mississippi is at 7:59 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in West Gulfport today?
Sunrise in West Gulfport is at 6:04 AM today, with 13h 54m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Gulfport tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Gulfport tomorrow is at 6:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:59 PM.
What time is sunset in West Gulfport tomorrow?
Sunset in West Gulfport tomorrow is at 7:59 PM.
How long is the day in West Gulfport today?
West Gulfport gets 13h 54m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:04 AM and sunset at 7:59 PM.
When is golden hour in West Gulfport?
The evening golden hour in West Gulfport is about 7:26 PM to 8:16 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in West Gulfport?
The evening blue hour in West Gulfport runs from about 8:16 PM to 8:27 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Gulfport?
After sunset at 7:59 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Gulfport at around 8:27 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Gulfport?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Gulfport — is at 1:02 PM today.
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