Sunset & Sunrise Today in Alexandria, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Alexandria: sunrise 5:56 AM, sunset 8:31 PM.
Alexandria, Virginia sees the sun come up at 5:55 AM and go down at 8:32 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 36m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Alexandria falls at 1:14 PM.
Sitting at 38.80° latitude puts Alexandria in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 16 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Alexandria move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Alexandria runs from about 7:54 PM to 8:51 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Alexandria is at 8:31 PM and sunrise at 5:56 AM — about 1m 18s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Alexandria drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Alexandria right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Alexandria ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 52m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 26m.
Moon in Alexandria today
Sunset today: Alexandria vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 36m |
| Arlington | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 36m |
| Washington | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
| Downtown DC | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
| Columbia Heights | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
Alexandria sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 52m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 26m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:34 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Alexandria (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 52m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 26m |
Alexandria sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 36m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:56 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 18s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:57 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 21s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:58 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 24s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 25s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:59 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:00 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 31s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:01 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 33s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:02 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 35s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:02 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 37s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:03 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 40s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:04 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 42s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 43s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:06 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 46s |
Twilight times in Alexandria today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:02 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:45 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:24 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:36 AM | 6:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:54 PM | 8:51 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Alexandria.
Sunrise & sunset in Alexandria by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 30m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 15m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 49m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 42m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 09m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 38m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Alexandria.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Alexandria
What time is sunset in Alexandria today?
Sunset in Alexandria, Virginia is at 8:32 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Alexandria today?
Sunrise in Alexandria is at 5:55 AM today, with 14h 36m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Alexandria tomorrow?
Sunrise in Alexandria tomorrow is at 5:56 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:31 PM.
What time is sunset in Alexandria tomorrow?
Sunset in Alexandria tomorrow is at 8:31 PM.
How long is the day in Alexandria today?
Alexandria gets 14h 36m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 8:32 PM.
When is golden hour in Alexandria?
The evening golden hour in Alexandria is about 7:54 PM to 8:51 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Alexandria?
The evening blue hour in Alexandria runs from about 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Alexandria?
After sunset at 8:32 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Alexandria at around 9:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Alexandria?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Alexandria — is at 1:14 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Alexandria
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Sunset card for Alexandria
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