Sunset & Sunrise Today in Blacksburg, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Blacksburg: sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 6:42 PM.
In Blacksburg, Virginia, the sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 6:44 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 14m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Blacksburg, is at 1:07 PM.
Because Blacksburg is at 37.23° (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 18 seconds. This is autumn in Blacksburg, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Blacksburg this evening is roughly 6:10 PM–7:01 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:01 PM to 7:11 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Blacksburg is at 6:42 PM and sunrise at 7:30 AM — about 2m 17s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Blacksburg drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Blacksburg, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Blacksburg ranges from as early as 5:03 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:45 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 43m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 35m.
Moon in Blacksburg today
Sunset today: Blacksburg vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 14m |
| Blacksburg | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 14m |
| Roanoke | 7:27 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 14m |
| West Lynchburg | 7:25 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 14m |
| Lynchburg | 7:24 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 14m |
Blacksburg sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 43m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 35m
- Latest sunset 8:45 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:03 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 6:01 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Blacksburg (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 43m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 35m |
Blacksburg sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 14m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:30 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 17s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 17s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 17s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:33 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 15s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:34 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 16s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:35 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 14s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:36 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 14s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:37 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 14s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:38 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 12s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:39 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 12s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:40 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 11s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:41 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 10s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:42 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 10s |
Twilight times in Blacksburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:02 AM | 8:11 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:32 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:03 AM | 7:11 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:13 AM | 8:04 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:10 PM | 7:01 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Blacksburg by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 39m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 21m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 7:07 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 43m |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 40m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 37m |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 46m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Blacksburg
What time is sunset in Blacksburg today?
Sunset in Blacksburg, Virginia is at 6:44 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Blacksburg today?
Sunrise in Blacksburg is at 7:29 AM today, with 11h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Blacksburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in Blacksburg tomorrow is at 7:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Blacksburg tomorrow?
Sunset in Blacksburg tomorrow is at 6:42 PM.
How long is the day in Blacksburg today?
Blacksburg gets 11h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:29 AM and sunset at 6:44 PM.
When is golden hour in Blacksburg?
The evening golden hour in Blacksburg is about 6:10 PM to 7:01 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Blacksburg?
The evening blue hour in Blacksburg runs from about 7:01 PM to 7:11 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Blacksburg?
After sunset at 6:44 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Blacksburg at around 7:11 PM today.
When is solar noon in Blacksburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Blacksburg — is at 1:07 PM today.
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