Sunset & Sunrise Today in Arlington, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Arlington: sunrise 7:19 AM, sunset 6:28 PM.
In Arlington, Virginia, the sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 6:29 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 11m of daylight. Local solar noon in Arlington falls at 12:54 PM.
Because Arlington is at 38.88° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 27 seconds. This is autumn in Arlington, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Arlington this evening is roughly 5:54 PM–6:46 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:46 PM to 6:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Arlington is at 6:28 PM and sunrise at 7:19 AM — about 2m 25s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Arlington drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Arlington, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Arlington ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 53m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 25m.
Moon in Arlington today
Sunset today: Arlington vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
| Washington | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
| Downtown DC | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
| Mount Pleasant | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
| Columbia Heights | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
Arlington sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 53m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 25m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:34 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Arlington (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 53m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 25m |
Arlington sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:19 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 25s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:20 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 26s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:21 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 25s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:22 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 24s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:23 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 24s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:24 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 23s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:25 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:26 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 22s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:27 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 21s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:28 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:29 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 19s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:30 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 19s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:31 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 17s |
Twilight times in Arlington today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:49 AM | 7:58 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:19 AM | 7:27 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:50 AM | 6:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:00 AM | 7:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:54 PM | 6:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Arlington by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 29m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 42m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 50m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:19 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 | 7:08 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 38m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Arlington
What time is sunset in Arlington today?
Sunset in Arlington, Virginia is at 6:29 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Arlington today?
Sunrise in Arlington is at 7:18 AM today, with 11h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Arlington tomorrow?
Sunrise in Arlington tomorrow is at 7:19 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Arlington tomorrow?
Sunset in Arlington tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
How long is the day in Arlington today?
Arlington gets 11h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:18 AM and sunset at 6:29 PM.
When is golden hour in Arlington?
The evening golden hour in Arlington is about 5:54 PM to 6:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Arlington?
The evening blue hour in Arlington runs from about 6:46 PM to 6:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Arlington?
After sunset at 6:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Arlington at around 6:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Arlington?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Arlington — is at 12:54 PM today.
Nearest cities to Arlington
- WashingtonDC
- Downtown DCDC
- Mount PleasantDC
- Columbia HeightsDC
- McLeanVA
- Central 14th Street / Spring RoadDC
- AnnandaleVA
- AlexandriaVA
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