Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Gulfport, Mississippi
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Gulfport: sunrise 6:59 AM, sunset 6:23 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in West Gulfport is at 6:24 PM and sunrise was at 6:58 AM, giving West Gulfport 11h 26m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above West Gulfport at 12:42 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 1 minute shorter and 47 seconds. As autumn 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 5:53 PM to 6:40 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:40 PM to 6:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Gulfport is at 6:23 PM and sunrise at 6:59 AM — about 1m 45s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in West Gulfport drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in West Gulfport, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 6:58 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 26m |
| Gulfport | 6:58 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 26m |
| Biloxi | 6:58 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 26m |
| Hattiesburg | 7:00 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 24m |
| Mobile | 6:54 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 25m |
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 (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:54 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:53 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:14 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 26m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:59 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 24m | −1m 45s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:00 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 45s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:00 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 45s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:01 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 45s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:02 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 44s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:02 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 43s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:03 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 43s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:04 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 42s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:05 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 42s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:05 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 41s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:07 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 40s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:08 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 39s |
Twilight times in West Gulfport today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:38 AM | 7:45 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:06 AM | 7:17 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:34 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:43 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:53 PM | 6:40 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Gulfport
What time is sunset in West Gulfport today?
Sunset in West Gulfport, Mississippi is at 6:24 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 6:58 AM today, with 11h 26m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Gulfport tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Gulfport tomorrow is at 6:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:23 PM.
What time is sunset in West Gulfport tomorrow?
Sunset in West Gulfport tomorrow is at 6:23 PM.
How long is the day in West Gulfport today?
West Gulfport gets 11h 26m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:58 AM and sunset at 6:24 PM.
When is golden hour in West Gulfport?
The evening golden hour in West Gulfport is about 5:53 PM to 6:40 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 6:40 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Gulfport?
After sunset at 6:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Gulfport at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Gulfport?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Gulfport — is at 12:42 PM today.
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